Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5709 Combat Systems: Strategic Weapons
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Combat Systems Strategic Weapons officers manage strategic weapon systems and their technical, safety, security, and readiness controls. They oversee configuration management, inspection, certification, and risk reduction.
Core Skills
- strategic weapon systems
- nuclear command and control
- weapons safety management
- configuration control
- readiness certification
- technical inspections
- risk management
- security compliance
- high reliability team leadership
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Python
- C++
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
- Physical Security
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 Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
Also Common
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
What the Work Involves
- Design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instrumentation or control mechanisms.
- Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws or could jeopardize safe operations.
- Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
- Examine accidents to obtain data for use in design of preventive measures.
- Direct operating or maintenance activities of nuclear power plants to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.
Related Occupations
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Nuclear Technicians
- Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
- Chemical Engineers
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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