Engineering Jobs in Palmdale, CA

Job Role: Tool Design Engineer

Job location: Palmdale, CA 93599

Job duration: 12 Months Contract

Work Schedule: 4/10-A

Security Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Comments: Active secret clearance with an investigation within last 5 years or CE enrollment. special access required to start. (P47)

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Comments for Suppliers:

Required Experience:

• Recent experience with Catia V5 or 3DX (at least 1 year in the last 5 years)
• Minimum 1 year cumulatively designing structural tools
• 7+ years’ experience designing structures or tooling in CAD
• Experience creating 2D technical design drawings (Blue prints)

Job Description:

Designs industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements. Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts, in the field. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Will act as liaison between designers, manufacturing, engineers, manufacturing, and tooling procurement regarding aspects of quality, cost, and schedule relating to tool manufacturing planning. Will lead activities to improve processes within the tool design and planning product flow. Will use 3DX / Catia for design and create technical 2D drawings.

Required Experience:

• Secret security clearance. Ability to obtain SAP within 6 weeks of submission.

• Minimum 1 year design experience with Catia V5 or 3DX

• Minimum 1 year cumulatively designing structural assembly / fabrication tools for aerospace vehicles or similar

• Minimum 7 years’ experience designing structures or tooling in CAD

• Minimum 1 year creating 2D technical design drawings. Highly proficient in GD&T.

Desired Experience:

• Tool fabrication

• Types of tooling: structures assembly, fixtures, drill jigs, lift and move tools

• Authoring tool usage instructions or assembly work instructions

• Manufacturing engineering type production floor support

• Aircraft assembly

• First article builds

• B.S. degree

This position will report to the PLM Sr. Manager of Fabrication, Assembly and Tooling for F-35 edge production. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing! We're looking for a driven and experienced leader to oversee 3/12 shift operations across multiple facilities and departments. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a team of Supervisors and shop personnel to drive performance, ensure on-time deliveries, and uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency. As the 3/12 Shift Area Leader, you will be the engine behind seamless execution across the Fabrication, Assembly, and Tooling areas. You'll coordinate production flow, manage resources, and keep the team aligned with schedule, cost, and quality objectivesall while cultivating a high-performance culture. This is your opportunity to shape results and make a tangible impact on mission-critical programs.

What's In It For You: We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity Palmdale, CA (copy and paste the below) This position is in Palmdale, CA.

Desired skills:

Experience in composite fabrication and systems assembly

Experience with Lean methodologies

Ability to review or create metrics to drive performance

Ability to analyze data for robust decision making

Performed in a structured Management Operating System such as FLEMOS

Other Important Information: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Select the Telework classification for this position: Employee will work on-site full-time.

Shift: First

Work Schedule Information: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Security Clearance Information: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance: Secret

LMCareers Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Department: 402200:Pd Bonded Assy-Edge&Radome Fab

Job Class: Manufacturing

Job Category: Experienced Professional

City, State: Palmdale-CA

City: Palmdale

Zip: 93599

Virtual: no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available: Possible

Req Type: Full-Time

Direct/Indirect: Indirect

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $90,200 - $159,045. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $103,700 - $179,860. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Ready to grow your quality career in aerospace?

Are you the most experienced go-to person for aerospace quality problem solving, catching the smallest details, and making confident calls? Do you want to build a careernot just a jobwith paid training enhancing your aerospace knowledge, customer/supplier interaction, and providing a clear growth path?

Why This Role is Awesome:

• Youll Do More Than Inspect You'll own the quality game from First Article Inspections (FAIs) to root cause investigations, while also working with suppliers and customers to solve issues and prevent them from happening again.
• Grow While You Work We invest in you. From cross-training to certifications, we offer paid development to build your skills and move you forward.
• Be the Go-To Expert Whether it's decoding blueprints, reading GD&T, or leading corrective actions, you'll be the one others rely on.
• Great Vibes, Real Tools This is a hands-on, tool-forward job in a busy warehouse setting where accuracy meets action

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct advanced First Article Inspections (FAIs) using micrometers, calipers, ring/thread gauges, optical comparators, and more
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, and customer specs using GD&T
• Investigate and resolve supplier and customer non-conformances
• Work through quality portals to manage customer claims and rejections
• Log NCRs and inspection results into SAP and Excel like a pro
• Lead or support internal/external audits, including supplier corrective actions
• Collaborate across departmentsProduction, Sales, Customer Service, and Quality
• Mentor junior inspectors and help elevate team standards

What Will You Bring as the Ideal Candidate?

• Experience: 35+ years of hands-on inspection experience in aerospace, medical devices, or other high-precision manufacturing environments utilizing all levels of FAI techniques.
• Computer Skills: Confident navigating inspection software, SAP/ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel
• Tool Guru: Expertise with tools like micrometers, calipers, ring/thread gauges, CMM, and optical comparators
• Quality Expert: Deep familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, FAI's and customer quality requirements
• Decision Maker: A sharp eye and decisive judgment youve led FAIs and made tough calls with confidence
• Strong organizational skills from paperwork to multitasking electronically in a fast-paced environment
• Focus and grit youll be seated at a desk, inspecting in a warm, active warehouse environment.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Internal auditor certifications (AS9100 or ASQ CQA/CQI)
• Experience using Net-Inspect or other similar inspection systems
• Delegated source inspector credentialing
• SAE or similar inspection certifications.

Benefits Were Proud Of

• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus opportunity annually
• Medical, Dental, and FREE Vision Coverage
• Company-paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
• Flexible schedules with your choice of Mon-Fri or off every other Monday/Friday
• Casual work environment no lab coats, just casual jeans
• Kickstart your shift in style with our awesome shoe credit program!
• Ongoing career development opportunities

Ready to be the quality expert that helps keep aircraft safe and customers happy?

Apply today and start your ascent with Align Aerospace where precision meets purpose.

At Align Aerospace, we believe diversity fuels innovation and success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individualregardless of race, color, religion, gender, identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristicis valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome unique perspectives and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Lets build the future of aerospace together.

Compensation details: 31-36 Hourly Wage

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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of the world-renowned Skunk Works, turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. This recognition is continually earned through our commitment to relentless research and development of high-performance aircraft, continuously seeking innovative, low-cost design and manufacturing strategies, and delivering operational readiness for our customers' missions to ensure continued relevancy for the life cycle of our products.

As a member of the Centralized Material Estimating Team, this individual will be responsible for developing, analyzing, reviewing, and obtaining approval of complex Material estimates for the Program. These activities will include analyzing program requirements, coordinating, and preparing material basis of estimates (BOEs) and supporting internal proposal reviews, customer audit/fact-findings, and negotiations. The job requires extensive coordination with the program and functional Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Accounting and Finance organizations. Other tasks and responsibilities may include overall estimate coordination; pricing; mentoring less experienced employees on all estimating business aspects; developing comparative analyses; presenting estimate data to management; providing consultation to management regarding estimating issues; interfacing with the DCMA, and DCAA; and performing special assignments when required. A level 3 employee typically has 6 - 10 years of professional experience. Must be a US citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance and support special access programs. What's in it for you: 3 day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Palmdale, CA This position is in Palmdale, CA.

Desired skills:

• Pricing or functional estimating experience in materials, engineering, operations, and/or Sustainment
• Familiarity or experience with FAR, Part 15 proposal requirements
• Experience coordinating complex estimates with changing requirements
• Experience using proposal pricing systems or BOE tools such as PROPRICER, APTS, or BOE other similar tools usage
• Experience with SAP
• Experience, with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced or expert level
• Experience in Tableau
• Proven communication and leadership skills

Other important information:

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely:

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedule Information:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Work Schedule:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

LMCareers Business Unit:

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Department:

F70F00:Est & Pricing - Core

Job Class:

Finance

Job Category:

Experienced Professional

City, State:

Palmdale-CA

Zip:

93599

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available:

Possible

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $73,800 - $130,180. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees: accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $84,900 - $147,085. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Infrastructure Architect to our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA or Palmdale, CA, depending upon the selected candidate’s preference. The candidate should have familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

• Understand and decompose customer requirements to support Infrastructure as a Service development and delivery across multiple business areas and baselines
• Monitor external technology development and maturation both in industry and within the company, applying new technologies and principles across programs to build a consistent technical vision for data center systems
• Participate in development and peer reviews
• Work with Thread Leads as well as system Responsible Engineers to develop acceptance criteria for engineering design and implementation, ensuring consistency of implementation across multiple business areas and baselines
• Lead new design and capture efforts across the enterprise to build the foundation for future systems and incorporate opportunities into existing programs
• Decompose complex issues into high-level executive briefs for program leadership
• Provide technical leadership to a team of cloud and infrastructure engineers
• Provide technical leadership, direction, and knowledge transfer to other team members during the implementation of technical solutions

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility.  There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.  Travel up to 25% may be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Experience developing and deploying highly scalable datacenter systems to support IaaS models
• Experience designing and developing on-premises and hybrid datacenter systems utilizing technologies such as VMware ESXi/VCF and Microsoft Azure
• Experience in scripting/programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Visual Basic, .Net, Java, C, and C#
• Experience designing and developing multi-tier storage solutions
• Infrastructure automation experience with tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.
• Experience with automated documentation tool(s) such as Sphinx or MkDocs
• Experience with or ability to author and maintain technical installation, configuration, and update documentation
• Experience with or ability to create end-to-end infrastructure blueprints/roadmaps that meet scalability, reliability, security, and program SOW
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Current SCI OR SCI eligibility
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current applicable program access.
• Experience leading a technical team including estimating, assigning, and tracking work
• Experience with matrixed organizations and remote/distributed teams
• Proven track record of building and mentoring high performing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management, and translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Position: Program Manager

Position Type: Direct Hire

Location: Palmdale, CA

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Environment: Manufacturing

Pay: $170,000 to $190,000

Shift: Monday - Friday

Benefits: Full Benefits Package and PTO (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, etc.)

Position Summary:

• The Program Manager serves as a key leader responsible for directing, coordinating, and supporting the full lifecycle of service projects involving tooling and automated equipment within an aircraft assembly environment. This role functions as the primary communication liaison to the customer, delivering consistent status updates and engaging directly with leadership. It requires a highly proactive, hands‐on professional who remains deeply involved in program execution while communicating clearly and effectively with both customer project teams and internal stakeholders.
• Operating at both the strategic and tactical levels, the Program Manager guides cross‐functional teams, drives accountability, and cultivates strong, professional customer relationships to ensure seamless collaboration and successful project outcomes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as the on‐site technical and project management lead at key customer facilities during critical phases of project execution.
• Partner directly with customer stakeholders to resolve issues, update schedules, and clarify scope as projects progress.
• Monitor key milestones and deliverables across all active projects, ensuring timely execution and coordinating cross‐functional resources to address delays.
• Collaborate with design supervisors to guide engineering teams based on customer inputs and ensure all designs fully align with SOW requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customer engineering, operations, and programming teams to enhance collaboration and project alignment.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings to recommend the most effective assembly strategies.
• Communicate conceptual solutions clearly to both internal teams and customer stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding and alignment.
• Lead weekly cross‐departmental project reviews to synchronize teams, surface risks, and drive corrective actions.
• Implement and sustain process improvements informed by lessons learned and operational feedback.
• Proactively identify customer needs and ensure project decisions support customer priorities, long‐term satisfaction, and overall program success.
• Remain flexible and adaptable, taking on new assignments and adjusting quickly to evolving customer priorities and program requirements.
• Support business development and estimating teams to follow-up on open proposals and outstanding quotes with the customer.
• Work with the customer and proposal team to develop integrated system concepts during the quoting phase.
• Lead technical development and presentation of large scale integrated proposals
• Ensure proposal content clearly reflects customer requirements, value drivers, and expected outcomes.
• Provide guidance and support on aftermarket services for key customers including modifications, repairs, spare parts, and technical support.
• Maintain a customer feedback loop to help drive product and service improvements.
• Act as a customer advocate by ensuring timely responses, clear communication, and high‐quality support throughout the product lifecycle.

Position Requirements:

• BS and/or Master's degree in Engineering and/or 10 years of related experience.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in tooling, automation, aerospace, or industrial equipment
• Experience leading and developing engineering and project execution teams
• Strong project management experience with a proven track record of cross-functional leadership
• Understanding of complex build-to-print manufacturing environments, including machining and assembly
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems, project dashboards, and reporting tools
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and working knowledge of MS Project.
• Proficient with CATIA V5, NX and/or AutoCAD Inventor.
• Has a clear understanding of quality management system with the ability to drive quality into every aspect of the engineering operations. Whether it is verbal communication with co-workers and customers, product realization or the final delivered product to the customer.
• Driven to succeed with strong sense of developing and maintaining customer relations.
• Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences both orally and in written form.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate customer concerns, manage expectations, and deliver solutions that strengthen long‐term partnerships.
• Open to taking on new assignments and adapting quickly to shifting customer priorities and program requirements.

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Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.

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.