Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5802 Combat Systems
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Combat systems officers oversee the integration and readiness of naval weapons, sensors, fire control, and tactical command systems. They connect technical system performance with shipboard combat operations and mission planning.
Core Skills
- combat systems integration
- weapons systems management
- radar and sensor operations
- fire control systems
- tactical data link coordination
- systems testing and evaluation
- maintenance readiness management
- technical risk assessment
- operational team leadership
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Atlassian JIRA
- Bash
- C++
- Docker
- Git
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Career Growth
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP)
- SAFe Agilist
Also Common
- Six Sigma Green Belt
What the Work Involves
- Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
- Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes, and make recommendations regarding component use.
- Provide customers or installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems.
- Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.
- Monitor system operation to detect potential problems.
Related Occupations
- Software Developers
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Computer Network Architects
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
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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