Engineering Jobs in Wallingford, CT

Sets-up and operates CNC Turning, Multi-Axis lathes, and other Turning equipment to produce highly precision component parts that meet all quality standards.

At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO PackagePaid Company Holidays401K Match ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision BenefitsTuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required
• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.
• Must be familiar with Fanuc and/or Okuma Controls
• Must be able to set and change tools.
• Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques.
• Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
• Must be able to read CNC programs.
• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.

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Job Details:

Process Engineer

• Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

• Location: West Haven, CT

• Salary: $87,000 – $103,000 (DOE)

• Schedule: Day shift

• Benefits: Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and PTO

We are currently seeking a Process Engineer to support and lead high-volume assembly operations with a strong emphasis on process optimization, automation, and Lean manufacturing. This role plays a key part in driving operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities:

As a Process Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and sustain assembly processes aligned with quality, productivity, and cost targets

• Identify and implement automation opportunities including robotics, vision systems, and material handling solutions

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, SMED, and Value Stream Mapping

• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to launch new products and processes into production

• Analyze manufacturing KPIs (cycle time, OEE, scrap, downtime) and drive corrective actions

• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis) to resolve process issues

• Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and process flow diagrams

• Evaluate new equipment and technologies; build business cases and support capital projects from concept through implementation

• Champion Lean culture by training, mentoring, and engaging team members at all levels

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across all process engineering activities

Qualifications / Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years of experience in process or manufacturing engineering within a high-volume assembly environment

• Proven experience with automation integration and Lean manufacturing principles

• Strong knowledge of assembly tooling, fixtures, and workstation design

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with statistical analysis tools (Minitab or similar)

• Solid understanding of manufacturing KPIs, Six Sigma fundamentals, and process validation

• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred:

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

• Experience with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, or MES platforms

• Exposure to multi-site or cross-cultural manufacturing environments

Work Environment:

This role operates within a fast-paced manufacturing and assembly environment and requires regular presence on the production floor. Strict adherence to safety and quality standards is expected.

Company Overview:

Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group was built on delivering high-quality talent to leading organizations. In 2023, the company was acquired by HW Staffing Solutions, expanding its reach across manufacturing, technology, and professional services nationwide.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations, and any references.

Chief Operating Officer

Position Location: North Branford, CT

Company

Premier Building Associates [PBA] is a leading commercial roofing contractor based in North Branford, CT.

Boyne Capital is a Miami, FL-based Private Equity firm that seeks to forge lasting and collaborative relationships with companies and support them in achieving their next phase of growth.

Opportunity

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will manage day-to-day operations including overseeing project management, scheduling, operations, team building, resource allocation and procurement while being closely aligned and providing input to the sales and estimating team.

Responsibilities

• Implement project management systems and processes
• Manage profitability by optimizing scheduling, labor, and procurement
• Track scheduling and progress in the field
• Drive and monitor a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards. Oversee the development and implementation of safety training programs.
• Make improvements to the estimating function and processes
• Work closely with estimating and project management teams to drive profitable revenue growth
• Develop annual budget, in collaboration with CEO and CFO, and manage day-to-day operations to annual budget
• Implement and track KPIs to track operational performance and communicate performance to CEO
• Attract, hire, retain, and develop top talent. Oversee employee performance management, training, and development programs
• Support the CEO and Board with add-on acquisitions evaluation and lead post-acquisition integrations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operational leadership roles in construction, including at least 4 years in the roofing industry
• Proven track record of success in a COO/VP of Operations or other leadership role leading multiple crews
• Prior success developing strategy and leading business with sustained positive P&L impact
• Experience servicing enterprise level accounts
• Strong communication skills
• Able to be onsite in North Branford, CT office and travel as needed for project/team oversight

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business/operations management/marketing or related field
• Project Management / Field Service Management software experience
• Add-On Integration Experience
• Private equity experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base + Bonus + Equity
• 401K with employer contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision/STD and LTD Insurance

We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator with experience in civil construction projects to join a growing and dynamic team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, managing the preconstruction process, and supporting project execution from bid through completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with operations teams to deliver high-quality civil projects.

What people are saying

• “Good teamwork. Good experience.”

Construction Laborer — Employee Review on Indeed

• “Good attention to detail and sense of accomplishment at the end of the day.”

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• “Great job … the best job I ever had loved working hands on.”

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Title: Sitework Estimator

Location: New Haven County, CT

Salary: $80,000 to $130,000

What We Offer

• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative team environment
• Exposure to diverse civil construction projects

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate equipment, labor, material, and subcontractor estimates
• Attend pre-bid conferences and site visits
• Analyze project sites to understand conditions and restrictions impacting production
• Develop and evaluate subcontractor quotes for scope completeness and value
• Prepare and track project bid status reports
• Ensure compliance with scope of work, geotechnical reports, drawings, specifications, and details
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and prepare cost estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid
• Develop preliminary project schedules
• Maintain and update historical cost databases and cost codes
• Lead and manage support staff during the bid process
• Oversee preconstruction activities and manage buyout process upon project award
• Coordinate thorough project handoff to Project Manager and Superintendent
• Support project implementation throughout the lifecycle of the project

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience estimating civil construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent field experience)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and stay organized
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in:
• HCSS Heavy Bid

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America's infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

The Cost Engineer is responsible maintaining a true and accurate cost structure and coordinating reporting elements key to developing accurate cost reports. This is an interface between project management, cost management and accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety first, in everything we do.
• Review project features with Estimating department and ensure that work quantities are being entered correctly on a daily basis.
• Verify proper coding for phases, hours, and slips.
• Close out the completed project phases and verify progress entries.
• Conduct monthly cost review meeting with project team.
• Assign and initiate new cost codes for change orders, tracking items and back charges as required.
• Verify pencil sheets / pay requisitions.
• Take the lead in developing quarterly cost to complete reports.
• Review and process change orders for TMC and subcontractors / vendors.
• Review and process cost adjustments.
• Identify items that are exceeding the budget and communicate to Project Manager.
• Assist project management team with quarterly reports for contract status, contract profit, unit cost report, cost projections, revenue projects, change order status and change order costs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field and / or minimum of 5 years of heavy civil construction experience
• Experience working with project management and a thorough knowledge of heavy construction logistics, resource planning, construction sequencing and material management preferred.
• Familiar with a variety of the field construction concepts practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Viewpoint Accounting and Job Costing System is desirable.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Attention to detail, organization prioritization and the ability to handle multiple tasks is required.
• Team player and with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess strong technology skills.
• Self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Dedicated and hard working.
• Strong commitment to success of all.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself.
• Show quality in everything you do.
• Lead with integrity while producing high quality work.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America's infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager shall oversee the total construction effort to ensure projects are safely constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. This includes interfacing with client representatives, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety first, in everything we do.
• Review project features with the Estimating Department.
• Work with the Project Engineer and Superintendent to develop and maintain a project schedule with the appropriate attributes.
• Submit preliminary paperwork such as submittals, introductory letters, subcontractor approvals, lump sum breakdowns of work items, affirmative action documents, etc.
• Develop a submittal log, a project organization chart, and a material storage plan.
• Initiate project startup and closeout sheet and submit a copy to the construction department and set up and maintain project files.
• Required to sign off on the budget prior to the start of construction.
• Responsible for all aspects of cost management for the project.
• Submit a quarterly cost revision with an explanation of any cost variance.
• Submit change order logs to the regional office monthly.
• Coordinate and direct all project activities with the Project Superintendent/General Superintendent to ensure that all milestones are met and job continuity is maintained.
• Conduct weekly meetings.
• Prepare and review periodic estimates with the owner's representative/Resident Engineer and submit an approved original estimate or pencil sheet copy to the regional office with the appropriate subcontractor quantity split.
• Attend final punch list inspection and/or closeout meeting and complete final documents.
• Maintain contact with the project Owner and Architect/Engineer to obtain reduction of retainage and final payment and close out jobsite office.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering major or construction related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful and progressive experience in the civil construction field.
• Experienced in budget management, schedule, quality control, and knowledge of all phases of construction.
• OSHA 10 Certified.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team player and with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a team in an efficient and effective manner.
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Dedicated and hard working.
• Possess strong leadership qualities.
• Above average organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to success of all.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself.
• Show quality in everything you do.
• Lead with integrity while producing high quality work.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Onsite AI Engineer - Construction Industry Focus

New Haven, CT - Onsite 5 days per week

• Initial Assignment: Fully onsite 5 days per week at a construction site in Ft. Myers (FL) or New Haven (CT) for 1 year
• Post-Assignment: Relocation to one of the corporate offices for hybrid employment: Boston, MA (preferred), New York City (NY), New Haven (CT), Herndon (VA), West Palm Beach (FL), or Estero (FL)

Role Summary

As the on-site catalyst who turns AI ideas into working reality. Partnering with each project’s AI Champion (Project Manager or Superintendent), you’ll uncover pain points, redesign workflows, and deploy AI agents that cut down reporting, accelerate RFIs, simplify lookahead planning, progress updates, materials tracking, and more. When needed, you will develop user stories and coordinate development with the central AI Studio. You’ll help advance the vision of the “Construction Site of the Future,” showing how agentic AI will transform project operations.

Responsibilities

• Workflow discovery and redesign: Lead Lean/Six Sigma workshops; map value streams; log high-impact AI agent opportunities that improve field efficiency.
• AI agent development: Build and deploy multiple production-ready AI agents using Copilot Studio, Power Apps/Automate, ChatGPT Enterprise, or code-first frameworks. Integrate agents into Teams/SharePoint on the front end and Databricks Lakehouse or other enterprise data sources on the back end.
• RAG pipelines and LLMOps: Design and operate retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines with Databricks Delta Tables, Unity Catalog, and Vector Search (or Spark/Hadoop equivalents). Monitor cost, latency, adoption, and model drift.
• Cross-cloud orchestration: Blend OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and AWS Bedrock services through secure custom connectors to maximize flexibility and adoption.
• Data integration: Partner with Data Engineering to deliver ETL/ELT pipelines, API integrations, and event-driven connectors that feed RAG pipelines and AI agents.
• Change management and adoption: Train field teams, gather feedback, iterate quickly, and embed agents into SOPs. Track usage and ROI with adoption metrics and behavior-change KPIs.
• Stakeholder communication: Translate technical results into business value for leadership and clients. Contribute use cases and playbooks for the “Construction Site of the Future.”
• Compliance and hand-offs: Ensure all AI solutions meet the company’s data governance and security standards. Draft clear user stories and specs for escalation to central AI/Data Engineering teams when necessary.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in AI engineering, data science, or ML-focused software engineering.
• Proven experience building multiple AI agents in production environments.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with LLMs, RAG pipelines, and LLMOps practices.
• Must have strong traditional software engineering background in Python

Bonus Points

• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or other process-heavy industries.
• Advanced degree in a technical field.

We are seeking an experienced Data Lakehouse Manager to lead our enterprise data engineering practice and oversee the design, modernization, and operational excellence of our Snowflake-based Lakehouse platform on Azure.

This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, ensuring scalable, reliable data pipelines that power analytics and business intelligence across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud data platforms, strong architectural capabilities, and a passion for mentoring teams while driving high-impact data solutions that support strategic business decisions.

Location: Cheshire, CT

Company Description:

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

Summary:

This challenging position is a great opportunity for the right candidate to become a part of a dedicated team of aerospace manufacturing professionals. This position will be responsible for performing general engineering tasks that optimize processing capabilities of the facility through process development and verification. The Manufacturing Engineer will analyze process flow, developing performance enhancements and monitor production results.

Essential Functions:

• Create and/or improve systems that optimize the efficiency of material flow throughout the facility.
• Develop the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing process, and sequence of production operations from blueprints, quality documents, and purchase orders.
• Coordinate production processes by creating operation sheets and providing all manufacturing related information.
• Create material process requisitions with technical data requirements for special manufacturing processes.
• Develop most effective solutions to production and quality problems that are related to material, production processes and tools.
• Manage products and process engineering related activities during the development stage from raw material to finished product.
• Research and develop process sheets with proper work instructions for the operators, inspectors and shipping.
• Act as a liaison for the shop process development, integrating with management, shop personnel, purchasing, production control, vendors and customers to make the job as productive as possible.
• Implement all Engineering Changes from the Customer to the process sheets, programs, etc.
• Interact with various internal functions to provide manufacturing engineering support for production.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and implementation of Corrective Actions.
• Initiate and lead optimization projects to improve quality outcomes, reduce production costs, and shorten cycle time.
• Build trust and confidence with customers to resolve engineering, manufacturing, and quality issues.
• Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 2+ years of experience.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint reading.
• Ability to work with CAD systems such as Solidworks, NX 7.5 and above to generate work instructions/process sheets.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel 5-10% when required.
• Knowledge/experience in the machining of nickel and titanium-based alloys preferred (i.e. milling, turning, broaching, and special processes).

Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation

The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

*Subject to change with or without notice*

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.