Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5702 Combat Systems: Weapons
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Combat Systems Weapons officers work with naval guns, launchers, fire control equipment, and related weapon systems. They focus on the safe, accurate, and reliable operation of shipboard combat weapons.
Core Skills
- naval weapons systems
- weapon control systems
- fire control engineering
- weapons integration
- live fire test management
- ammunition safety
- failure analysis
- maintenance program management
- technical team leadership
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Atlassian JIRA
- Extensible markup language XML
- Linux
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
- Procurement
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Also Common
- AMPP Coating Inspector Program Level 1 (CIP 1)
What the Work Involves
- Stop production if serious product defects are present.
- Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.
- Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
- Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.
- Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
Related Occupations
- Quality Control Analysts
- Mechanical Engineers
- Mechatronics Engineers
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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