Engineering Jobs in Milwaukee County, WI
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We are seeking someone with strong design experience, specifically with proven capability in managing end‑to‑end design change projects from a technical standpoint—not just handling the QMS aspects
Job Description:
"• Develop qualification plans for supplier transfer projects and complete associated verification testing.
• Manage and execute Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)..
Must haves:
- Electrical apprenticeship or formal training in electrical installation techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings.
- Possesses working knowledge of local codes as it applies to controls.
- Experienced in scope determination of installation materials. Able to work independently.
- Four years’ experience directly with controls installations.
Day to day:
Under general supervision, performs installation and checkout on a variety of systems utilizing codes, company procedures, engineering drawings and personal analysis. Works with electrical contractors as required. Develops a positive interface with the customer to ensure confidence and satisfaction with the system installation.
- Installs raceways, cables and wiring to meet local or national codes, standards and customer system requirements. Lays out electrical controls installation to provide lowest total installed cost.
- Mounts and terminates controls equipment as needed.
- May assist sales with electrical estimates, including walking retrofit projects.
- Determines and validates final termination points to equipment interfaced with the installed system (i.e. chillers, boilers, roof top units, etc.).
- Checks out wiring and terminations of field-installed equipment with test instruments as needed (i.e. volt meters, hand held testers, etc.).
- Keeps management informed of job needs, progress and issues.
- Completes paperwork, including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation. Provides feedback to Engineering on changes and keeps as-built drawings current.
- Resolve job site conflicts regarding installation issues or escalates concerns to management as required.
- Communicates with the customer as necessary upon arrival and before leaving the work site.
- Adheres to safety programs and policies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Avanciers is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technician for an exciting opportunity with one of our Fortune 500 clients, based in New Berlin WI.
Work Location: New Berlin WI,
Job Title: Engineering - Engineering Technician
Your responsibilities
• Support design engineers with development activities, including component evaluation, prototype assembly, and product verification testing.
• Execute product and prototype testing in accordance with approved test specifications, standards, and procedures; analyze results to confirm compliance with performance requirements.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate and complete test reports, data records, and documentation.
• Perform safety and EMC certification testing in accordance with UL, CSA, and IEC standards and generate formal reports for submission to third-party certification agencies.
• Travel to external accredited test facilities, both domestic and international, as required to support certification activities.
• Design, build, and maintain test setups and fixtures, including mechanical construction and electrical wiring, based on engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot, diagnosis, and repair electronic and electrical circuits using schematic diagrams under the guidance of engineers or senior test technicians.
• Perform precision soldering of surface-mount components, including 1206, 0805, 0603, and 0402 package sizes.
• Set up, operate, and collect data using standard laboratory instrumentation such as digital multimeters (DMMs), ammeters, oscilloscopes, power meters, thermometers, and LabVIEW-based systems.
• Assist in ISO/IEC 17025 audits and assessments to support UL and SGS laboratory accreditations.
• Comply with all company safety policies, work rules, and regulatory requirements
Your background Education
• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As a privately owned and managed company, we are committed to delivering an exceptional experience through our comprehensive services. We specialize in full-service engineering, design, precision machining, and equipment manufacturing. Ensuring the highest standard of quality and craftsmanship or our valued clients.
What we're looking for:
- Comfortability working with high mix, low volume parts. Ranging in various sizes, materials, and complexity.
- Extensive hands-on experience in the setup and operation of CNC machines.
- Familiarity with selecting, maintaining, and using various cutting tools and fixtures.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities to identify and resolve machining issues quickly. For example:
- Skilled in identifying mechanical and software issues within CNC machines. This includes understanding error codes, alarm messages, and other indicators that suggest a malfunction.
- Recognizing signs of tool wear, such as changes in surface finish or dimensions, and knowing how to adjust feed rates, speeds, and tool selections accordingly. Also adept at diagnosing and addressing tool breakage to minimize downtime.
- Experience in implementing process improvements and efficiencies.
- Ability to program CNC machines from scratch, when needed.
- Skilled in selecting optimal tool path strategies, including appropriate feeds, speeds, and depths of cuts.
- Ability to calculate RPM based on SFM.
- Versatility in operating both CNC vertical machining centers and turning centers is highly preferred.
- High attention to detail, capable of maintaining tight tolerances.
- Advanced knowledge of shop mathematics, including trigonometry.
- Strong ability to interpret and understand complex technical drawings and blueprints.
- Consistently efficient in running both new and repetitive jobs.
The candidate should be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of machining processes and the ability to produce high-quality components efficiently.
Why you'll love joining the Butler Tool Team:
- Competitive wages with overtime opportunities
- Comfortable air-conditioned shop
- 100% company paid premiums for Health, Dental, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Up to 100% tuition reimbursement for continued education in various fields
- PTO with 8 paid holidays per year
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
- Annual bonus opportunities
- Referral bonuses
We're moving! Butler Tool is currently building a brand-new facility in Sussex, WI. This facility will be over twice as big as our current location! Please consider this possible commute change to be in affect within the coming year.
A Fortune 500 financial services organization is seeking a Sr. Procurement Consultant to support the Professional Services procurement category. This consultant will drive sourcing strategy, vendor lifecycle management, and contract oversight. Strong experience reviewing commercial agreements is essential, including SOWs, MSAs, NDAs, and other vendor contracts. A paralegal or legal operations background is highly valuable. Experience in software, SaaS, cloud, or technology procurement is preferred.
This role supports a leader known for strong partnership, clear communication, and a collaborative team culture.
Key Responsibilities
Contract and Vendor Lifecycle Management
- Review, draft, negotiate, execute, and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle.
- Analyze and interpret SOWs, MSAs, NDAs, and other commercial agreements for accuracy, compliance, and risk.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Audit, and business stakeholders to support vendor risk and governance activities.
- Maintain documentation and ensure accurate post-signature tracking.
Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation
- Lead sourcing initiatives within Professional Services and technology categories.
- Execute RFx activities and lead negotiations for technology agreements such as SaaS, cloud, and EULAs.
- Use market research, cost modeling, and cost benefit analysis to develop negotiation strategies.
- Support vendor evaluation, selection, onboarding, and transitions.
Vendor Performance and Relationship Management
- Monitor vendor performance and develop action plans when issues arise.
- Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Support ongoing governance, reporting, and performance reviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, MIS, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Three to five years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or vendor management.
- Strong contract review experience. Paralegal or legal operations exposure is highly valued.
- Experience with software, SaaS, or cloud procurement is preferred.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across the enterprise.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Must be able to be onsite in Milwaukee three days per week. Local candidates preferred.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Free lunch provided onsite every day
- High visibility within a respected, enterprise-wide procurement organization
- Opportunity to support impactful work with a leader known for collaboration and clear guidance
This role is ideal for an engineering student looking to gain real-world exposure to mechanical design, manufacturing support, and facility infrastructure within a fast-paced industrial environment.
Mechanical Engineering Support
Assist with product and component design and development for printing equipment
Utilize 3D CAD software (Creo preferred) to support mechanical designs and documentation
Perform basic engineering calculations and analysis to support design intent and compliance
Provide engineering support to manufacturing and field service teams
Assist with project documentation, change tracking, and engineering records
Project & Facility Engineering Support
Participate as an active team member in planning, developing, and coordinating engineering activities for capital projects, maintenance, renovations, and energy initiatives
Assist with preparing cost estimates, project schedules, timelines, and scopes of work
Support coordination with internal teams and external contractors to ensure safe, compliant execution
Assist with inspections and troubleshooting of facility systems such as HVAC, power distribution, fire protection, compressed air, vacuum, wastewater, steam/condensate, and utility systems
Help identify energy and material waste and support continuous improvement efforts
Apply Lean methodology concepts to assigned tasks and projects
Travel between Quad facilities when required
We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you'll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that's always looking ahead.
Rite-Hite is a global leader in industrial safety and efficiency solutions. As part of our digital transformation journey, we are seeking a Systems Architect, Edge AI/ML to help build and scale intelligent systems that deliver real-time insights, automation support, and customer value at the edge of industrial environments.
The Systems Architect, Edge AI/ML is responsible for defining and guiding the architecture for artificial intelligence and machine learning deployed on devices and edge platforms. This role ensures that AI/ML solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and aligned with enterprise product and platform objectives.
The architect partners closely with product management, device and edge software teams, data and cloud teams, and digital solution leaders to translate business and customer requirements into robust AI/ML foundations that enable consistent behavior, efficient lifecycle management, and high-quality user experiences across industrial environments.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Edge AI/ML Architecture Strategy- Define and maintain reference architectures, design patterns, and standards for deploying AI and ML models on edge devices and platforms.
- Establish common approaches for data ingestion, feature pipelines, model inference, performance optimization, and lifecycle management at the edge.
- Ensure architectural decisions support real-time operation, scalability, reliability, safety, and security.
- Drive the strategic use of AI and ML at the edge by establishing repeatable patterns for model development, deployment, monitoring, and update.
- Own a portion of the internal technology radar related to AI/ML, edge analytics, and sensing technologies.
- Foster a culture of responsible, ethical, and transparent AI practices aligned with cybersecurity, privacy, and safety requirements.
- Partner with product management and engineering teams to enable AI-driven capabilities such as condition monitoring, vision-based sensing, anomaly detection, and predictive insights.
- Guide architectural decisions related to edge compute constraints, sensor integration, and real-time inference workloads.
- Promote reuse and consistency of AI/ML components across products and platforms.
- Define patterns for integration between edge AI/ML solutions, device software, hybrid mobile applications, and enterprise or cloud-based platforms.
- Ensure solutions support online, offline, and hybrid deployment models common in industrial environments.
- Promote interoperability with internal systems and approved third-party technologies.
- Define secure-by-design and safety-aligned principles for AI/ML model deployment and operation at the edge.
- Ensure alignment with applicable safety, quality, and industrial cybersecurity standards.
- Participate in architecture and design reviews to assess risk, resilience, and compliance.
- Collaborate across product management, device and edge software, data science, cloud platforms, manufacturing, service, and mobile application teams.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers and teams working with AI/ML technologies.
- Serve as a technical advisor in strategic customer conversations and enterprise implementations when appropriate.
- This role does not have direct reports but is expected to provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across multiple teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field required; Master's degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience delivering AI/ML-enabled solutions, with demonstrated experience deploying models in edge or resource-constrained environments.
- Experience with industrial, connected, or safety-critical systems preferred.
Knowledge / Skill Requirements
- Strong understanding of AI/ML architectures, model lifecycle management, and real-time inference at the edge.
- Experience designing systems that balance performance, accuracy, latency, and resource constraints.
- Ability to think systemically across sensors, devices, edge platforms, mobile applications, and cloud services.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Familiarity with industrial automation, IoT ecosystems, or computer vision is a plus.
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Visionary technical leader who can inspire cross-functional teams and align stakeholders to a shared product vision.
- Exceptional communicator across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Committed to data-driven decision-making and delivery excellence.
Why Join Rite-Hite Digital Solutions?
As a technology leader within a globally trusted industrial brand, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how AI and machine learning are applied safely and effectively in real-world environments. Your work will help customers improve safety, productivity, and uptime through intelligent, edge-driven solutions that deliver measurable operational impact.
What We Offer
At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
Join us and build a career where you're supported - at work and beyond.
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.
At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you'll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that's always looking ahead.
Rite-Hite is a global leader in industrial safety and efficiency solutions. As part of our digital transformation journey, we are seeking an innovative Device and Edge Software Architect to help build and scale connected, intelligent systems that drive real-time insights, operational efficiency, and customer value at multiple levels. The ideal candidate combines technical depth, business acumen, and technical leadership excellence to deliver best-in-class digital solutions that bridge software, hardware, and service workflows across global industrial environments.
The Systems Architect, Device and Edge Software is responsible for defining and guiding the architecture of device-level, embedded, and edge software solutions that support connected and intelligent industrial products. This role ensures that software deployed on devices, controllers, sensors, and edge platforms is scalable, secure, reliable, and aligned with enterprise product and platform objectives.
The architect partners closely with product management, engineering, and digital teams to translate business and customer requirements into robust technical foundations. These foundations enable consistent product behavior, efficient lifecycle management, and high-quality user experiences-- including IoT-enabled hybrid mobile applications-across a range of industrial environments.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Architecture Strategy and Standards- Define and maintain reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for device, embedded, edge, and mobile-connected software.
- Establish common approaches for firmware, edge applications, data handling, communications, and lifecycle management.
- Ensure architectural decisions support scalability, reliability, safety, and security requirements.
Innovation Leadership:
- Drive the strategic use of AI and ML by establishing data feedback loops, AI/ML pipelines, and model lifecycle management-treating data as a product and AI as a platform differentiator.
- Own a portion of the internal technology radar and innovation pipeline, regularly evaluating and incorporating transformative technologies.
- Foster a culture of agile innovation, engineering excellence, and continuous learning.
- Help build a culture of secure, ethical, and transparent technology practices-leading compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, and responsible AI frameworks.
- Partner with product management and engineering teams to enable new and evolving connected product capabilities.
- Guide architectural decisions related to embedded compute, edge processing, sensors, mobile-connected workflows, and advanced software features.
- Promote reuse and consistency of software components across devices, edge platforms, and hybrid mobile applications.
- Define patterns for integration between device and edge software, hybrid mobile applications, and enterprise or cloud-based platforms.
- Ensure solutions support a range of deployment models, including online, offline, and hybrid environments.
- Promote interoperability with internal systems and third-party technologies where appropriate.
- Define secure-by-design architectural principles, including device identity, access control, and software update mechanisms.
- Ensure alignment with applicable safety, quality, and industrial cybersecurity standards.
- Participate in design and architecture reviews to assess risk, resilience, and compliance.
- Collaborate across product management, software, hardware, manufacturing, service, IT, and mobile application development teams.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers / engineering teams.
- Influence architectural decisions through expertise, data, and collaboration rather than direct authority.
- Partner with Product Management to translate market-defined requirements into scalable, maintainable, and extensible platform capabilities.
- Partner with Product Management, Customer Success, and Field Service teams to ensure user-centric roadmap delivery.
- Serve as the technical voice in strategic customer conversations and enterprise implementations.
- Ensure strong integration between cloud software, IoT hardware, and connected products ecosystem.
- This role does not have direct reports but is expected to provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across multiple teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field required; Master's degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in embedded systems, firmware, device software, edge computing, or IoT-connected mobile application ecosystems, with demonstrated experience in architectural design or technical leadership roles.
- Experience delivering software for industrial, connected, or safety-critical products preferred.
Knowledge / Skill Requirements:
- Strong understanding of embedded, edge, and IoT-connected mobile application architectures.
- Experience designing systems that support hybrid mobile applications (online/offline, secure local connectivity, cloud synchronization).
- Ability to think systemically across hardware, software, edge, and mobile boundaries.
- Experience balancing innovation with scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience with industrial automation, connected products, or IoT ecosystems is a plus.
- Expertise with machine learning, natural language platforms, and real-time inference frameworks.
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Visionary technical leader who can inspire cross-functional teams and align stakeholders to a shared product vision.
- Exceptional communicator across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Committed to data-driven decision-making and delivery excellence.
Why Join Rite-Hite Digital Solutions?
As a technology leader within a globally trusted industrial brand, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of connected safety, productivity, and automation solutions. Through the development of digital solutions, you will help thousands of customers digitize their operations, improve asset performance, and elevate service delivery. Join us to lead transformative innovation at the intersection of software, hardware, and real-world industrial impact.
What We Offer
At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
Join us and build a career where you're supported - at work and beyond.
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.
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Information Professional Officer
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Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs 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.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their 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
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any of these specialized forces:
Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft carriers.
Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities, providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare support.
Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment and personnel for amphibious assault operations.
Combat-Logistics Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities through Fleet Support Ships.
Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines.
You may also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the prestigious Navy Nuclear community where you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
Work Environment
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the Pentagon, a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, or command and management positions at shore bases and stations around the world.
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Unless they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School. Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore.
Newly commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems. In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare qualification.
After completing these initial sea tours, Surface Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs, commands or strategic projects or they may be selected to work in recruitment. The ultimate goal for many: to one day command their own ship.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Surface Warfare Officers can advance their 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
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer.
There are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, RI.
All candidates must also be U.S. Citizens.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as a Surface Warfare Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Surface Warfare Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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