Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5705 Combat Systems: Total Ship Systems
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Combat Systems Total Ship Systems officers coordinate the major engineering and combat functions of an entire ship. They address how ship systems interact, share power and data, and remain operational under mission conditions.
Core Skills
- total ship systems integration
- shipboard architecture
- systems engineering
- power and energy management
- engineering change control
- interface risk management
- test and evaluation
- ship readiness assessment
- technical program leadership
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- CompTIA Security+
Career Growth
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
What the Work Involves
- Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
- Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
- Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
- Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
- Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
Related Occupations
- Ship Engineers
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Aerospace Engineers
- Mechanical Engineering 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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