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.