Job Posting (Full Time)

1.Surface Warfare Officer

Key Responsibilities
Because of their potential to carry so much of the Navys capabilities forward,
aircraft carriers are at the core of ongoing missions. Nuclear Surface Warfare
Officers ensure that Sailors in their division maintain and operate the ships complex
systems safely and efficiently.
Surface Warfare Officers form the backbone of Fleet leadership. In this role you
could serve as Commanding Officer over an elite crew and be an authority in every
aspect of your Navy assignments. Doing any or all of the following:
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Directing personnel operations aboard Navy vessels, especially aircraft

carriers
Managing shipboard vertical launch systems
Using computer displays and advanced technology in battle and ship defense
Providing support to Navy expeditionary forces, Theater Air Missile
operations, anti-submarine warfare, surface-to-air warfare, and support and
supply missions

Work Environment
Nuclear Surface Warfare Officers are exposed to a variety of different work
environments from academic settings to training on prototype units to sea tours
and shore assignments. The time spent on conventional ships and nuclear-powered
aircraft carriers involve deployments of a few to several months at a time. Once
fully qualified, members may go on to hold positions that involve instructing,
advising, consulting, recruiting or even commanding surface ships.

Training and Advancement

Upon graduation from college, the formal training process of becoming an Officer in
the Naval Nuclear Propulsion program is officially underway. For those going the
Surface Warfare Officer (Nuclear) route, the first step is Officer Candidate School
(OCS) a 12-week course in Newport, R.I., that is tailored to train and prepare
college graduates to become commissioned as Navy Line Officers.
Then comes assignment on a first sea tour as a Division Officer on a conventional
ship, commanding a team of Sailors responsible for anything from electronics to
weapons to engineering systems. Here, Officers work toward Surface Warfare
qualification.

After their first sea tour, Officers will attend Naval Nuclear Power School (NNPS) in
Charleston, S.C. This 24-week graduate-level course of intensive study covers a
variety of science- and technology-based subjects: from ordinary and partial
differential equations to thermodynamics to reactor dynamics. NNPS provides the
foundation of knowledge necessary for a theoretical understanding of nuclear
propulsion.

Next comes Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU), often referred to as Prototype. This
26-week course involves hands-on training with several operational reactor
prototypes. Here, Officers apply the concepts learned at Nuke Power School
studying systems and components of a nuclear propulsion plant and working with
all the associated systems of a full-scale operating plant. The training culminates
with qualification as Engineering Officer of the Watch.
The next phase of training is a second sea tour as a division Officer in the
engineering plant of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. This tour alternates between
deployments, patrols, days in port, maintenance, local operations and leave.
After completing their sea tours, Surface Warfare Officers may fill positions
anywhere from Nuclear Power School to Prototype to other jobs ashore. They may
be selected to serve on high-level staffs, commands and strategic projects, or they
may elect to work in recruitment positions or further their education at Naval
Postgraduate School (NPGS). The ultimate goal for many: to one-day command their
own surface ship.

Education Opportunities
For current undergraduate students who meet the prerequisite background
especially those pursuing preferred majors such as mathematics, engineering,
physics or chemistry theres all of the above to look forward to plus the chance
to get paid while finishing school through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate
(NUPOC) program.
If accepted into the NUPOC program as an aspiring Surface Warfare Officer
(Nuclear), you can:
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Receive salary and benefits up to $168,300 and start receiving this funding
up to 30 months prior to college graduation
Be eligible to receive a $15,000 selection bonus once accepted into the
NUPOC program plus an additional $2,000 bonus upon completion of nuclear
propulsion training
Enjoy military health-care benefits while you are a student in the program

Once out of school, youll have a position waiting as a respected professional and
Officer affiliated with one of the most accomplished nuclear programs on earth. And
beyond undergraduate and formal Navy training and education, Surface Warfare
Officers (Nuclear) can also pursue additional graduate education by:

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Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School

(NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various
service colleges
Theres also potential to pursue international and federal certifications, as
well as state nuclear licensures.

Qualification and Requirement

Because of the exclusive nature of the NUPOC program and the magnitude of the
responsibilities members will take on from a young age, requirements to become a
candidate are extensive and competition for acceptance is great.
The NUPOC program is open to both men and women. The following program
qualification criteria apply.
AGE AND HEALTH
To be an eligible candidate, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen
Be at least 19 years of age and less than 29 years of age at the time of
commissioning waivers up to age 31 may be available for Surface Warfare Officer
(Nuclear) positions
Meet the physical standards of the Navy
EDUCATION
Candidates must be graduates or students of an accredited college or university in
the United States or in a United States territory pursuing a BA, BS or MS (preferably
majoring in mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry or other technical areas).
Those still in school may apply as early as their sophomore year of college and must
have:
Completed one academic year of calculus
Completed one academic year of calculus-based physics
A competitive GPA and a minimum grade of C in all technical courses
Learn more about the NUPOC program.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving,
whether youve served before or whether youve never served before.

2.Nuclear Submarine Officer

Key Responsibilities

Submarine Officers ensure that all systems run smoothly. That means they could be
in charge of any of the following:
Operating a nuclear reactor and nuclear propulsion system
Maintaining onboard weapons systems
Managing atmosphere control and fire control
Driving the vessel and charting its position
Operating communications and intelligence equipment

Work Environment
Submarine Officers are exposed to a variety of different work environments from
academic classroom settings to training on prototype units to sea tours and shore
assignments. The time spent on submarines involves deployments of a few to
several months at a time, requiring the obvious adjustment to life on a spacelimited submarine. Learn more about life on a sub.

Training and Advancement

Submarine Officers must complete specific qualifications as part of their training
during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on
performance. Its also important to note that specialized training received and work
experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and
occupational opportunities in related fields.
Upon graduation from college, the formal training process of becoming an Officer in
the Naval Nuclear Propulsion program is officially underway. For those going the
Submarine Officer (Nuclear) route, the first step is Officer Candidate School (OCS)
a 12-week course in Newport, R.I., that is tailored to train and prepare college
graduates to become commissioned as Navy Line Officers.
Upon completion of OCS, newly commissioned Officers move on to receive the
advanced training that is at the core of Navy Nuclear Propulsion, starting with Naval
Nuclear Power School (NNPS) in Charleston, S.C. This 24-week graduate-level course
of intensive study covers a variety of science- and technology-based subjects from
ordinary and partial differential equations to thermodynamics to reactor dynamics.
NNPS provides the foundation of knowledge necessary for a theoretical
understanding of nuclear propulsion.
From there, Submarine Officers attend Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU), often
referred to as Prototype, in either Charleston, S.C., or Ballston Spa, N.Y. This 26week course involves hands-on training with several operational reactor prototypes.
Here, Officers apply the concepts learned at Nuke Power School studying systems

and components of a nuclear propulsion plant and working with all the associated
systems of a full-scale operating plant. The training culminates with qualification as
Engineering Officer of the Watch.
Next comes Submarine Officer Basic Course (SOBC), a 12-week course located in
New London, Conn. There, Officers learn all about submarine operations, including
safety, damage control, seamanship and the responsibilities of leading an advanced
submarine crew as a division Officer before reporting to an assigned submarine.
Officers may receive an additional six weeks of advanced training through the
strategic weapons system course at Trident Training Facilities in either Kings Bay,
Ga., or Bangor, Wash.
Shore-based training ends with an assignment as a Division Officer on a submarine,
managing a team of highly trained Enlisted Submariners. Here, Officers work toward
a personal submarine qualification program that culminates in being designated as
Qualified in Submarines earning the right to wear the coveted Gold Dolphins
insignia and take on all the responsibilities that go with it. This is a three-year tour
alternating between deployments, patrols, days in port, maintenance, local
operations and leave.
After the first sea tour comes a shore assignment lasting approximately two years.
During this period, Officers fill positions anywhere from Nuclear Power School to
Prototype to Submarine School. Others may be selected to serve on high-level
staffs, commands and strategic projects, or they may elect to work in recruitment
positions or further their education at Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). The
ultimate goal for many: to one-day command their own submarine at sea.

Education Opportunities
For current undergraduate students who meet the prerequisite background
especially those pursuing preferred majors such as mathematics, engineering,
physics or chemistry theres all of the above to look forward to plus the chance
to get paid while finishing school through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate
(NUPOC) program.
If accepted into the NUPOC program as an aspiring Submarine Officer (Nuclear), you
can:
Receive salary and benefits up to $168,300 and start receiving this funding up to 30
months prior to college graduation
Be eligible to receive a $15,000 selection bonus once accepted into the NUPOC
program plus an additional $2,000 bonus upon completion of nuclear propulsion
training
Enjoy military health-care benefits while you are a student in the program
Once out of school, youll have a position waiting as a respected professional and
Officer affiliated with one of the most accomplished nuclear programs on earth. And

beyond undergraduate and formal Navy training and education, Submarine Officers
(Nuclear) can also pursue additional graduate education by:
Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or
Navy War College (NWC)
Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service
colleges

Qualification and Requirement

Because of the exclusive nature of the NUPOC program and the magnitude of the
responsibilities members will take on from a young age, requirements to become a
candidate are extensive and competition for acceptance is great.
The NUPOC program is open to both men and women. The following program
qualification criteria apply.
AGE AND HEALTH
To be an eligible candidate, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen
Be at least 19 years of age and less than 29 years of age at the time of
commissioning waivers up to age 31 may be available for Submarine Officer
(Nuclear) positions
Meet the physical standards of the Navy
EDUCATION
Candidates must be graduates or students of an accredited college or university in
the United States or in a United States territory pursuing a BA, BS or MS (preferably
majoring in mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry or other technical areas).
Those still in school may apply as early as their sophomore year of college and must
have:
Completed one academic year of calculus
Completed one academic year of calculus-based physics
A competitive GPA and a minimum grade of C in all technical courses
Learn more about the NUPOC program.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving,
whether youve served before or whether youve never served before.

3.Nuclear Operation

 Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities in the Navy Nuclear operations area depend upon the job rating or
specialty you are in.

Machinist Mate (MM)

MMs operate and maintain steam turbines and reduction gears used for ship
propulsion and auxiliary machinery such as turbogenerators, pumps and oil
purifiers. They also maintain auxiliary machinery outside of main machinery spaces,
such as electrohydraulic steering engines and elevators, refrigeration plants, air
conditioning systems and desalinization plants. They may also operate and maintain
compressed gas producing plants. Nuclear-trained MMs perform duties in nuclear
propulsion plants operating reactor control, propulsion and power generation
systems.
Electricians Mate (EM)
EMs are responsible for the operation of a ship's electrical power generation
systems, lighting systems, electrical equipment and electrical appliances. The
duties include installation, operation, adjustment, routine maintenance, inspection,
test and repair of electrical equipment. EM's also perform maintenance and repair of
related electronic equipment. Nuclear-trained EMs perform duties in nuclear
propulsion plants operating reactor control, propulsion and power generation
systems.
Electronics Technicians (ET)
ETs are responsible for electronic equipment used to send and receive messages,
computer information systems, long range radar, and calibration of test equipment.
They maintain, repair, calibrate, tune, and adjust electronic equipment used for
communications, detection and tracking, recognition and identification and
navigation. Nuclear-trained ETs perform duties in nuclear propulsion plants
operating reactor control, propulsion and power generation systems.

Work Environment
As an Enlisted Sailor working in nuclear operations, youll have the opportunity to
work at sea or ashore. Your assignment could place you in an intense, fast-paced
environment aboard a nuclear-powered submarine or aircraft carrier.

Training and Advancement

NAVY NUCLEAR FIELD (NF) PROGRAM

Upon completion of initial 79 week Recruit Training (known as Boot Camp), those
pursuing a Nuclear Operations role report to A School for technical training based
on their specific job rating, and then move on to acquire advanced nuclear training.

A School for MMs The three-month Machinists Mate (MM) course in Charleston,
S.C., provides a basic knowledge of technical mathematics and understanding of the
theory and operation of a steam power plant. Students learn to operate tools, test
equipment and system components, read blueprints, practice rigging techniques,
and perform maintenance procedures. From there, its on to NNPS and NPTU (see
below).
A School for EMs The six-month Electricians Mate (EM) course in Charleston,
S.C., provides a basic knowledge of technical mathematics and power distribution.
Students learn to solve basic equations using phasors, vector notations and basic
trigonometry and analyze DC and AC circuits. They also learn how to operate
electrical equipment using controllers, and how to properly test, maintain,
troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits, motors and other related electrical
equipment. From there, its on to NNPS and NPTU (see description below).
A School for ETs The six-month Electronics Technician (ET) course in Charleston,
S.C., provides a basic knowledge of technical mathematics and a good working
knowledge of electricity and electronics, solid-state devices, digital logic and
systems, microprocessors, and instrumentation and control circuits. Students learn
how to interpret schematic diagrams and use appropriate test equipment to isolate
and correct faults in electronic systems. From there, its on to NNPS and NPTU (see
description below).
Naval Nuclear Power School (NNPS) Upon completion of A School training, MMs,
EMs and ETs attend Naval Nuclear Power School (NNPS) in Charleston, S.C. Here
they learn theory and practical application of nuclear physics and reactor
engineering. The six-month course provides a comprehensive understanding of a
pressurized-water Naval nuclear power plant, including reactor core nuclear
principles, heat transfer and fluid systems, plant chemistry and materials,
mechanical and electrical systems, and radiological control.
Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) Following NNPS, MMs, EMs and ETs begin
prototype training in their rating specialty at one of two Nuclear Power Training
Units (NPTUs) located in Charleston, S.C., and Ballston Spa, N.Y. This six-month
course teaches the fundamentals of a Naval nuclear power plant and the
interrelationship of its mechanical, electrical, and reactor subsystems. Students
develop oral communications skills, obtain an understanding of nuclear radiation,
and gain knowledge of the safe operation of a complex Naval nuclear power plant.
For all nuclear power trained ratings, promotion opportunities are regularly available
but competitive and based on performance. Its also important to note that

specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service
can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields.

Education Opportunities
Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy technical
and operational training in the field of nuclear operations can translate to up to 77
credit hours toward a bachelors or associate degree through the American Council
on Education. You may also continue your education through opportunities like the
following:
Service members Opportunity Colleges Navy (SOCNAV) Degree Program,
Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
Post-9/11 GI Bill

Qualification and Requirement

A high-school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the
nuclear operations field in the Navy. Those seeking one of these positions must be
US citizens with successful completion of one year of Algebra, and who can meet
eligibility requirements for a security clearance.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving,
whether youve served before or whether youve never served before.