Navy
ENGINEERING
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
5708
Combat Systems - Robotics
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This officer subspecialty focuses on robotic and unmanned systems used for sensing, navigation, manipulation, and maritime operations. It integrates autonomy software, controls, sensors, communications, and mechanical platforms.
Core Skills
- robotics systems engineering
- autonomous vehicle control
- robotic sensing and perception
- embedded software
- motion planning
- human machine interfaces
- systems integration
- test and evaluation
- technical team leadership
Common Certifications
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD)
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Autodesk Certified Professional: Fusion 360 for Mechanical Design
Civilian Career Paths
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Python Institute PCEP Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- National Instruments Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD)
Career Growth
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD)
- Autodesk Certified Professional: Fusion 360 for Mechanical Design
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.