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Science, Engineering & Nuclear Careers

A United States Navy Sailor uses a high-powered microscope to analyze a test sample while working in a laboratory aboard a ship.

Make groundbreaking discoveries

The Navy runs on scientific brilliance. Working with the most advanced tech and labs around the world, Sailors in science and military engineering jobs ensure the fleet has the most up-to-date information. These Sailors are at the forefront of technology and are always pushing the limit of what’s possible.

Encompassing Navy computer science jobs, nuclear operations, data science, engineering and organic sciences, a job in the field of fleet discovery promises you a groundbreaking career.

Education
Education
Push your education further with the Navy.

Within science and engineering, the Navy offers special education opportunities like the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program and Civil Engineer Collegiate Program (CECP).

For many Officer roles in this field, you can get full pay and benefits while in college, have your college years count towards retirement, and be a full-time student with no military duties while in school.

Beyond this, the Navy offers a variety of educational assistance options, from scholarships to financial reimbursement and salary advances. Explore opportunities in NROTC, undergraduate, graduate and professional programs to determine what's best for you, or chat with a Recruiter to get the latest details.

For details about education for science and engineering careers, select the job below. You can also find more details about education opportunities for Enlisted Sailors or Officers here.

Pay and Benefits
Pay & Benefits
Get rewarded for being the best in your field.

Depending on your job, Navy pay and benefits will flex to fit your role. You can rely on regular promotions, pay increases and world-class benefits that rival any civilian employer. Many Sailors can even qualify for sign-on bonuses depending on their field. Every Sailor is guaranteed:

  • 30 days paid vacation
  • 100% health care coverage for you & your family
  • Tuition assistance & free college education
  • Housing stipends
  • Retirement savings & income

Many Officer roles in the science and engineering field receive a significant, immediate one-time sign-on bonus, plus an additional bonus when they complete training. While in college, Officers are eligible to receive full pay and benefits, have their college years count towards retirement and be a full-time student with no military duties.

Find out more about Navy pay and benefits now.

Reserve Opportunities
Reserve Opportunities
Work with advanced tech comfortably from your hometown.

There are part-time Navy Reserve opportunities for Enlisted Sailors and Officers in science and engineering jobs. You can keep many of your full-time benefits while serving only one weekend a month and two weeks a year for annual training. As a Navy Reserve Sailor or Officer, you will defend and support America’s Navy without disrupting your life in the civilian world.

To find out what the exact Reserve requirements are for the career you’re interested in, select one of the jobs below to learn more.

Discover more about life in the Navy Reserve here.

HIGH-PRIORITY ROLES

A United States Navy Submarine Officer monitors surface activity aboard a submarine.

Submarine Officer

Lead every department on our nuclear-powered subs as a Submarine Officer.

Engineering
STEM
Submarine
Officer
Active Only
United States Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidates work advanced math equations with a NUPOC Instructor at the Navy’s Nuclear Power School.

Nuclear Power School Instructor

If you’re a Nuclear Power School Instructor, you’re the top expert on classified nuclear technology.

Engineering
STEM
Land
Officer
Active Only
A United States Navy Machinist’s Mate Nuclear tests fluids for contaminants like chlorides aboard a Navy ship.

Machinist’s Mate Nuclear

Become the Navy’s nuclear reactor mechanic as a Machinist’s Mate Nuclear.

Engineering
Repair & Maintenance
STEM
Ship
Submarine
Enlisted
Active Only

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A team of aerographer mates monitor weather radar equipment and analyze weather and ocean data

Aerographer’s Mate

Serve as a meteorology and oceanography expert as an Aerographer’s Mate.

Engineering
STEM
Aviation
Ship
Land
Enlisted
Active Only
Reserve Only
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Civil Engineer Corps (CEC)

Design and build city-size bases, airfields and harbor facilities.

Engineering
Repair & Maintenance
STEM
Land
Officer
Active Only
Reserve Only
A United States Navy Electrician's Mate Nuclear manually charges a breaker aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.

Electrician’s Mate Nuclear

Power the world’s strongest Navy as an Electrician’s Mate Nuclear.

Engineering
Repair & Maintenance
STEM
Ship
Submarine
Enlisted
Active Only
Two United States Navy Electronics Technicians Nuclear reinstall a capacitor bank aboard a submarine.

Electronics Technician Nuclear

Power Navy ships as an Electronics Technician Nuclear.

Engineering
Repair & Maintenance
STEM
Ship
Submarine
Enlisted
Active Only
A United States Navy Engineering Duty Officer inspects equipment on a pier.

Engineering Duty Officer

Design, develop and deploy the Navy’s modern combat fleet.

Engineering
STEM
Weapons & Electronics
Ship
Submarine
Land
Officer
Active Only
Reserve Only
Navy Entomologists conducting research in the field

Entomologist

Maintain safety in any environment as a Navy Entomologist.

Health Care
Humanitarian Aid
STEM
Land
Officer
Active Only
Reserve Only
A United States Navy Machinist’s Mate Nuclear tests fluids for contaminants like chlorides aboard a Navy ship.

Machinist’s Mate Nuclear

Become the Navy’s nuclear reactor mechanic as a Machinist’s Mate Nuclear.

Engineering
Repair & Maintenance
STEM
Ship
Submarine
Enlisted
Active Only
Navy oceanographers check an underwater drone for data and information

Meteorology & Oceanography Officer (METOC)

Study the sea the and the weather in environments around the world as a METOC Officer.

Engineering
STEM
Aviation
Ship
Land
Officer
Active Only
Reserve Only
A Navy Microbiologist conducts research in the lab.

Microbiologist

Conduct medical research and trace infectious diseases to defeat biological threats.

Health Care
Humanitarian Aid
STEM
Ship
Land
Officer
Active Only
Reserve Only
United States Navy Reactors Engineer celebrate after receiving her submarine officer warfare insignia at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Naval Reactors Engineer

As a Naval Reactors Engineer, you can set the standard in nuclear reactor research.

Engineering
STEM
Ship
Submarine
Land
Officer
Active Only
United States Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidates work advanced math equations with a NUPOC Instructor at the Navy’s Nuclear Power School.

Nuclear Power School Instructor

If you’re a Nuclear Power School Instructor, you’re the top expert on classified nuclear technology.

Engineering
STEM
Land
Officer
Active Only
Navy Sailors at work

Nuclear Power Training Unit Instructor

Lead and oversee a team running one of the most dynamic nuclear power plants in the world.

Engineering
STEM
Land
Officer
Active Only
A United States Navy Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer monitors activity during an exercise.

Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer

Take charge of a nuclear reactor on an aircraft carrier as a Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer.

Engineering
STEM
Ship
Officer
Active Only
A United States Navy Submarine Officer monitors surface activity aboard a submarine.

Submarine Officer

Lead every department on our nuclear-powered subs as a Submarine Officer.

Engineering
STEM
Submarine
Officer
Active Only