Navy Technology Careers

Working with the most awe-inspiring ships, submarines, aircraft and weapons systems in existence. Developing UAVs, ROVs and robotics that keep people out of harm’s way. Pioneering advances in everything from nuclear propulsion to biofuels to medical research. And uncovering threats as an Information Warfare Officer. If you’re looking for a way to turn your technological savvy into a challenging career, check out the many technology careers that are available to you in the Navy.

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Video: Intelligence Specialist

Imagine coding and decoding classified information, maintaining Combat Information Center displays, or even operating an Identification Friend or Foe system on a ship as a Navy Intelligence Specialist. It’s work unlike any you’ll do in the civilian sector.

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U.S. Navy
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Video: Naval Reactors Engineer

Naval Reactors Engineers are responsible for researching, designing, maintaining, operating and regulating the nuclear reactors and power plants that drive the most advanced Fleet of submarines and aircraft carriers on earth.

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U.S. Navy
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Video: Sonar Technician

Sonar Technicians, Submarine (STS) specialize in underwater acoustic technologies. They operate a submarine’s sonar, oceanographic equipment and auxiliary sonar to conduct underwater surveillance, collect scientific data and track enemy targets.

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U.S. Navy
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Video: Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR)

Without hesitation, Air Rescue Swimmers are prepared to enter the most treacherous conditions to provide recovery and relief to those in need. That could involve jumping from hundreds of feet out of helicopters into the ocean. Or utilizing search and rescue swimming skills to ensure safety.

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U.S. Navy
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Video: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (EOD)

As an EOD Technician, you will be part of a highly skilled group on call to respond to any type of explosive, with specialized training to handle chemical, biological and even nuclear weapons.

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U.S. Navy
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Video: Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC)

SWCC teams provide critical mission support to Navy SEALs. They operate state-of-the-art, high-performance boats and protect global waters from enemy combatants. As a SWCC, you will be part of an elite team that carries out military actions that are beyond the capability of standard forces.

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U.S. Navy
 

Information Systems Technician

Information Systems Technician
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Information Systems Technician
Information Systems Technicians design, install, operate and maintain state-of-the-art information systems for America’s Navy. They also write programs to handle data for a wide variety of applications. They perform the functions of a computer systems analyst, operate telecommunications systems and are one of the most diverse ratings in the U.S. Navy.

Information Technology Professional

Information Technology Professional
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Information Technology Professional
As a Navy IT Specialist, you’ll learn how to handle the responsibility of working with mainframe computers, local and wide area networks, and microcomputer systems. In an operations area, you may set up video surveillance that provides a feed to your Commander and helps U.S. forces keep watch for other forces.

Information Warfare

Information Warfare
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Information Warfare
As an Information Warfare Officer, you will be directly involved in every aspect of Naval operations, deploying globally to support Navy and joint military requirements. You will deliver vital information to decision makers by attacking, defending and exploiting networks to capitalize on vulnerabilities in the information domain.

Electrical Engineer

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Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineers are leaders in the technologically advanced Navy and Marine Corps. They use their understanding of the fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering to help operate and manage the advanced electronics systems and subsystems present on some of the world’s most advanced ships, submarines and aircraft.

Fire Control Technician

Fire Control Technician
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Fire Control Technician
Fire Control Technicians (FT) operate, test and maintain submarine combat control systems. They participate in weapons handling functions and operate and maintain non-tactical computer systems and peripherals.

Electronics Technician

Electronics Technician
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Electronics Technician
Electronics Technicians (ET/RF and ET/NAV) focus on installing, administering and maintaining onboard communications and navigations systems. At sea and ashore, you could be serving with and be repairing systems and equipment on Navy aircraft, submarines, surface ships and landing craft at bases, ports of call, critical disaster areas and development areas.

Submarine Electronics Technician

Submarine Electronics Technician
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Submarine Electronics Technician
Reading sonar to track enemy targets on a Navy submarine. Manning submarine weapon systems. Navigating the deepest reaches of the oceans. Those who work in Submarine Electronics do some of the most classified and high-tech work in the world.

Cryptology Technician

Cryptology Technician
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Cryptology Technician
As a Navy Cryptology Technician, your ability to speak and understand world languages will take center stage. Whether via radio, telephone or computer, you will be specially trained to decipher and analyze pertinent foreign information in every form of communication imaginable.

Aviation

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Aviation
Among the world’s flying forces, Naval Aviation has a reputation for excellence that is second to none. Here you can pilot some of the world’s most cutting-edge aircraft. Oversee the intricate communications, navigation and weapons systems they carry. Or help ensure the safety and success of the people and equipment involved – from takeoff to landing.

Special Warfare (NSW)/Special Operations (NSO)

Special Warfare (NSW)/Special Operations (NSO)
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Special Warfare (NSW)/Special Operations (NSO)
Special Warfare/Special Ops does everything from rescuing people in distress to salvaging vital equipment from treacherous depths. Whatever the specifics, members of the NSW/NSO communities take on the most impossible missions and the most elusive targets.

Navy Diver

Navy Diver
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Navy Diver
As a Navy Diver, you will be part of an extraordinary Special Operations team. You will journey anywhere from the darkest depths of the world’s oceans to Search and Rescue missions around the globe. Accomplishing a number of tasks only a few can perform.

Navy SEAL

Navy SEAL
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Navy SEAL
As part of the Navy’s Sea, Air and Land Forces – commonly known as SEALs – you will be expertly trained to deliver highly specialized, intensely challenging warfare capabilities that are beyond the means of standard military forces.