Engineering Jobs in Montecito California

The Opportunity Agathos AEC is seeking a high-caliber Business Administration & Finance Manager to anchor the financial and people operations for our JMPE Engineering team. Based in our Santa Barbara office, you will serve as the primary fiscal and administrative bridge between our local engineering experts and the Agathos AEC corporate team. This is a critical role designed for a professional who enjoys the intersection of numbers, process, and people. You will ensure the financial health of our California projects while fostering a supportive professional environment for our staff across three regional locations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Administration & Client Relations.

Billing & Invoicing: Manage the end-to-end project billing cycle, ensuring engineering hours and expenses are accurately captured and invoiced to clients.

Accounts Receivable: Partner with the central Agathos finance team to manage collections, resolving billing discrepancies with clients professionally and promptly.

Project Accounting: Monitor project budgets and financial health, providing JMPE leadership with clear visibility into margins and performance.

People Operations & Administration

Regional HR Support: Serve as the local point of contact for "People Ops," assisting with onboarding new hires, benefits coordination, and maintaining office culture across JMPE’s California locations.

Corporate Liaison: Collaborate closely with the Agathos AEC corporate suite to implement national administrative standards at the local level.

Office Management: Oversee the daily administrative needs of the Santa Barbara office, ensuring a high-functioning environment for our technical team.

Software & Systems Management. Utilize AEC-leading project management and accounting software to maintain data integrity. Generate financial reports and administrative dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.

What You Bring to the Team.

Financial Literacy: You have a strong grasp of professional services billing, collections, and basic accounting principles.

Tech Savvy: You are highly proficient in modern ERP systems, project management tools, and the Microsoft 365 suite.

Professionalism & Diplomacy: You can navigate "difficult" collection conversations with clients while maintaining a positive, long-term relationship.

Organized Mindset: You excel at managing multiple administrative streams—from payroll coordination to vendor management—without losing sight of the details.

The Agathos Spirit: A "can-do" attitude, a problem-solving lens, and a desire to grow alongside a premier AEC platform.

Agathos AEC is a leading multidisciplinary firm dedicated to excellence in the built environment. We combine the agility of boutique engineering teams like JMPE with the robust resources of a national platform.

Working in Santa Barbara: Our Santa Barbara office offers an incredible environment to grow your career. You’ll be part of a small, elite team of professionals where your work directly impacts the success and growth of the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Agathos AEC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Comprehensive Benefits: We offer competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, premium health/dental/vision insurance, and generous PTO to ensure our team maintains a healthy work-life balance.

We're seeking a Validation Engineer to support product and process validation activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure new and existing products meet performance and reliability expectations. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems and is comfortable working across the production floor, test lab, and engineering documentation systems.

NO RELO AVAILABLE.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute product testing and validation activities to verify performance and reliability
• Support new product introduction initiatives by validating processes, tooling, and manufacturing readiness
• Perform PFMEA activities and identify improvements that strengthen manufacturing processes
• Develop and support fixture and tooling concepts using SolidWorks
• Work with engineering and production teams to investigate issues and implement corrective improvements

Qualifications

• Engineering background preferred but not strictly required with relevant experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing validation, product testing, or process development
• Familiarity with PFMEA and APQP methodologies
• Experience working in ISO-controlled manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of fixture design and tooling development
• Comfortable analyzing inspection results and supporting quality initiatives
• Ability to work effectively in office, lab, and production floor environments
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Principal Software Engineer to be an active participant in the software development team for Electronic Warfare (EW) projects, working with cutting edge technologies in products that protect our warfighters.

What You Will Do:

• Technical leadership and participation on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, often employing agile system and software development operations to plan, specify, design, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions.
• Responsibilities include inventions and innovations of new products and technologies, from architecture and design, through integration, lab test and field test.
• Collaborating effectively with other disciplines and senior technical staff, in addition to producing planning and technical work products for internal customers to form original solutions to complex problems.
• Developing software requirements and FPGA level interface requirements derived from system level requirements, developing associated architectures, performing simulations and analysis and testing of the software in a laboratory setting.
• Work in an advanced product development team environment with systems, firmware, electrical and software engineers. Think out-of-the box to root-cause issues and develop creative resolutions.
• Handle fast pace and dynamic product development environment including engagement with Systems' and Electrical Engineers
• This position will require occasional business-related travel.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) AND a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in software design, development, integration and test utilizing C / C++.
• Experience with embedded microprocessors, system on a chip software design, FPGAs, high-speed transceivers, DDR, flash memories, block diagrams, signal analyses or signal generation.
• Experience developing real-time applications on embedded platforms, including bare metal (no-OS), embedded Linux, or Windows environments.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Existing Secret security clearance.
• Electronic Warfare Electronic Attack/Electronic Support (EA/ES), Radar, or Secure Communications technology knowledge.
• Experience with .NET C# using WPF and MVVM.
• Tool familiarity: Visual Studio, Vitis, TortoiseSVN, Jenkins, Jira, Collaborator.
• DevSecOps background including pipeline toolset use and creation.
• Lab experience in product testing using logic analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, and system on chip debugging tools.
• Experience with interfaces and bus standards such as: VME, PCI, PCIe, VPX, or Gb Ethernet.
• Experience in software lifecycle phases: software architecture, system/software requirements analysis, design, implementation, verification testing, system integration, and post-delivery maintenance.
• Experience with Radar technology, machine languages.
• Experience with software algorithm development.
• Experienced in Agile development processes.
• Experience with machine learning.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available

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• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: EW

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  As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

  The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

  RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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About Us

At Dimer Instruments, we are developing the next-generation laboratory and process analytical tools for the pharmaceutical industry. Our products use multiple light-based spectroscopic methods to analyze solutions containing molecules and particles. This provides researchers with organized information, enabling them to make informed decisions. Additionally, our products provide automated process systems with the feedback needed for Quality-by-Design (QbD). At Dimer, you will work with a talented and collaborative team of engineers and scientists to create impactful products. We have fun while creating great products.

Summary

As an Optics Technician, you will assemble optical beams and optical assemblies, perform optical alignment, calibration and verification testing for optical subassemblies and finished instruments in accordance with manufacturing documentation (assembly instructions, process documents, etc.) using a variety of hand tools, measuring devices and test equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the production queue across optical subassembly build, alignment, end-of-line verification, and documentation review.
• Assemble optical beams and assemblies (per drawings, job travelers, and work instructions (WIs).
• Install and align optical components to meet acceptance criteria using alignment fixtures and optical test equipment (e.g., power meters, microscopes) and documented procedures
• Execute instrument calibration at build and test stations; perform re-alignment of optic assemblies if required.
• Evaluate data vs. acceptance criteria and flag out-of-spec results; partner with engineering on troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions (rework plans, containment, prevention).
• Review and sign off on manufacturing records, job travelers, and alignment logs; ensure objective evidence is complete and traceable.
• Own cleaning and preventive maintenance routines for optical benches/test fixtures and production equipment to maintain repeatability and throughput.
• Partner with operations and engineers to improve WIs and visual standards (fixtures, checklists, go/no-go criteria, data review templates) to drive yield and reduce variation.
• Operate under ISO9001 expectations and support audits by providing objective evidence and clear traceability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in optics/photonics assembly, precision instrumentation production, Electronics or related industry
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. AA/AS or BS in Optics/Photonics/Engineering Technology or related technical discipline strongly preferred.
• Experience using standard hand tools - allen wrenches, screw drivers, cutters, etc.
• Familiarity with computers as applicable to manufacturing
• Experience with standard Microsoft office tools; Python experience a plus.
• Possess a quality minded work ethic and strong attention to detail
• Interface in a collaborative manner to foster effective and inspiring group dynamics
• Ability to stand for extended periods, often for most of the workday
• Requires good manual dexterity and the ability to use hands and arms to hold, control, or feel objects, with tasks like soldering, crimping, and fabricating parts

Physical Requirements

When working in the machine shop, chemistry lab, or optics lab, appropriate protective gear must be worn, including safety glasses, laser/UV eye protection, lab coats, and closed-toed shoes. Role requires fine motor skills for handling small components and the ability to work at a bench/test station for extended periods (sit and/or standing). Capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects, often up to 50 pounds, though the frequency of lifting heavier objects varies

Work Environment

Office space, optics lab, chemistry lab, warehouse, and electronics/optical manufacturing areas. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moderate noise levels (e.g., loud fans in electronics equipment). Occasional travel may be required (e.g., test labs, customer sites, conferences and trade shows, or training).

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Are you passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality? Do you thrive in dynamic environments? Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Systems Integration and Test II Engineer to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting various Electronic Warfare (EW) and Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) Systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of the product, from concept to deployment.

Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, perform data analysis, and implement solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the success of mission-critical defense systems, and you'll have a hands-on role in ensuring the entire system functions seamlessly. This is an onsite role in Goleta, CA.

What You Will Do:

The Systems Integration & Test II Engineer provides comprehensive systems engineering and integration test support by assessing program needs, planning and coordinating test activities, developing schedules, and executing test efforts from project initiation through system transition. The role involves addressing a wide range of technical challenges that require thorough information gathering, detailed analysis, and investigative problem‐solving to identify root causes and determine effective resolutions.

The following responsibilities are expected though not limited to for a Senior Systems Integration & Test II Engineer (EW)

• Generate test plans/procedures for assessing Electronic Warfare (EW) system performance
• Generate test documentation for verification/acceptance of components, subsystems, and systems
• Execute IV&V activities for multidisciplinary Integration and Test teams.
• Execute in-house and off-site test activities for system demonstrations and/or system sell-off.
• Brief senior program management and engineering leadership.
• Test EW hardware and software builds.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Physics) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• EW/Radar systems integration, verification, and validation
• Experience preparing system/subsystem test documentation (e.g., plans, procedures, and reports)
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience writing requirements for EW/Radar system test events
• Experience leading system test equipment and special test equipment development activities
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and integrating EW/Radar system test equipment
• Experience modeling the performance of EW/Radar systems
• Experience with millimeter and microwave RF at both the system and module levels
• Experience with integration of mixed signal modules into the next higher assembly
• Experience with security requirements related to government testing
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (Cameo Enterprise Architecture), specifically using SysML. Flight Test Experience

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Goleta, CA: .

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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 POSITION SUMMARY 

The Inventory & Operations Coordinator is a critical operational hub for our marine engine repair services. You will manage the complete inventory lifecycle—from parts procurement and vendor relationships to job preparation and field team coordination. Beyond inventory, you'll serve as the operational backbone supporting our field team, ensuring every job has confirmed estimates, complete parts inventory, and clear scheduling. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and takes ownership of operational excellence.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

 Inventory Management & Procurement 

• Manage all parts ordering, tracking, and vendor communications based on job requirements identified by field technicians and inventory planning
• Monitor incoming deliveries, confirm receipt accuracy, and immediately flag discrepancies with vendors and support reschedule jobs as needed
• Organize and stage parts for individual jobs, ensuring complete kits are ready before field team deployment
• Support Systems Administration by monitoring inventory and vendor pricing for discrepancies, flagging errors, and assisting with audits or corrections when inconsistencies are identified.
• Track parts usage across jobs to identify cost patterns and inventory optimization opportunities
• Manage relationships with multiple vendors, troubleshooting delays and sourcing alternative parts when needed and available

 Estimates, Work Orders & Job Coordination 

• Work with field technicians to build parts lists, obtain vendor quotes, and generate cost components for formal estimates
• Confirm all vendor-quoted parts align with field technician assessments and that estimates include complete parts lists before sending to customers
• Daily: Collect WO sheets and job documentation from field team; flag missing or incomplete documentation immediately
• Daily: Review scheduled jobs to ensure all required parts are in inventory and properly staged
• Coordinate with Office Admin on appointment scheduling and suggest adjustments based on parts availability and job readiness
• Prepare work orders and parts documentation for invoicing or deposit processing, ensuring all materials are complete before submission to CFO
• Act as the bridge between field technicians' needs and office operations, proactively identifying and escalating bottlenecks

Tools & Systems Management

• Work within Zoho ecosystem (or equivalent systems) to track job status, parts inventory, and scheduling
• Zoho FSM
• Zoho Inventory
• Zoho Workdrive and Files (Documents, Spreadsheets, Slides)
• Maintain organized records of all parts lists, vendor quotes, and cost data
• Generate reports on inventory turnover, inventory shrinkage, and timeline between process stages
• Support pricing sheet uploads and maintain accuracy of all pricing data in system

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 2+ years of inventory management, operations coordination, or similar role (warehouse, field service, or manufacturing environment)
• Proficiency with inventory management or ERP systems; Zoho experience a plus
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills—you'll manage dozens of jobs in various stages simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail; one missed part can halt an entire job
• Ability to work independently while supporting others; self-motivated problem-solving is essential
• Clear, professional communication with field team, vendors, and office staff
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and data entry

Preferred

• Experience in marine services, automotive repair, or similar technical service environment
• Familiarity with marine engine components or technical parts terminology
• Experience with vendor management and negotiations
• Knowledge of field service management systems

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented, systems-minded, and calm in a methodical approach.
• Proactive about identifying and escalating issues before they become problems
• Comfortable with ambiguity—you'll help improve and refine this role and processes as the company grows
• Strong customer service mindset to interface with customers who walk into the office

REPORTING STRUCTURE & COLLABORATION

This role reports to the owners and works closely with:

• Field Technicians – Daily communication on parts needs and job progress
• Office Admin – Scheduling coordination and administrative support
• Field Service Manager – Overall job flow and priority management
• CFO/Finance – Parts invoicing, cost tracking, and pricing accuracy
• Vendors – Ongoing parts sourcing and delivery management

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Location: Office-based with occasional off-site errands.
• Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• Physical Demands: Ability to organize and move parts inventory; comfortable in warehouse/shop environment
• Tools: Computer (email, spreadsheets, Zoho systems), phone.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Hourly Pay: $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience and systems proficiency
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave (in compliance with California requirements)
• Health Benefits: Open for discussion based on needs and eligibility
• Retirement: CalSavers retirement savings program provided
• Waterfront parking permit provided
• Growth Opportunity: This is a newly created role with the opportunity to shape systems and processes as the company grows

WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL HIRE

You'll know you're succeeding when:

• Every job sent to the field has confirmed estimates, complete parts inventory, and clear scheduling
• Parts arrive with zero discrepancies or delays are flagged 48 hours in advance
• Field technicians don't waste time searching for parts; everything is organized and ready
• Pricing data stays current without manual oversight required with discrepancies or errors promptly identified and reported to the Systems Administration (your systems work because you keep them fed)
• The daily WO sheet review happens smoothly with no missing documentation surprises and completed work flows smoothly to invoicing, ensuring consistent and predictable cashflow.

Job Insights:

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead with 2-6 years of experience to join our client's team. Our client is seeking a hungry, meticulously organized, and highly ambitious recruiter to be their first in-house talent acquisition hire and build their recruiting engine from the ground up

What will you be doing?

• Own the full-cycle recruiting process across both technical (Engineering) and non-technical roles (primarily Sales/AEs, plus a sprinkle of Marketing and G&A), from sourcing and outreach through closing.
• Spend the majority of your time sourcing and building pipeline, developing repeatable channels and playbooks so we are not starting from zero on every search.
• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers and leadership, helping streamline interview loops, improve hiring velocity, and shape an evaluation process that scales beyond founder-led final rounds.
• Implement and continuously optimize recruiting systems, process infrastructure, and operating rhythms (tracking, reporting, candidate experience, coordination) to support rapid headcount growth without hiring recruiters linearly.

EOE: Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military service, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.