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We're helping a Seed-stage developer productivity startup hire their first two Founding Account Executives in San Francisco.
They’re building a platform for engineering leaders that goes beyond dashboards and vanity metrics. It analyzes real workflow data across the development stack and surfaces clear, actionable guidance on how teams can ship faster, reduce friction, and improve outcomes. This is sold as expertise and insight, not just another tool.
The Role
- Title: Founding Account Executive
- Report to: Founder
- Location: Hybrid in SF
- Comp: $100K–$150K salary, $200-300k OTE, plus equity
You’ll own full-cycle new business:
- Generate your own pipeline
- Work inbound leads
- Run discovery with engineering leaders
- Close mid-market and enterprise deals
- Help define how sales gets done
ACV ranges:
- $15K–$40K typical mid-market
- $50K+ enterprise entry point (with expansion upside later)
You’ll get a mix of faster-moving cycles and more strategic, multi-stakeholder deals.
Who They’re Looking For
Must-haves:
- Proven ability to generate pipeline in a scrappy environment
- Comfortable selling to technical buyers, especially engineering leaders
- Operates well with low process and high ambiguity
- High ownership mentality. Willing to do the unglamorous work
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience selling into engineering orgs or dev-adjacent tools
- Some technical or analytical exposure
- Evidence of fast progression or internal promotion
- Creative GTM experience: events, conferences, network selling, scrappy outbound motions
Role: Technical Founder’s Associate / Engineering Chief of Staff
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Mostly remote but opportunity to work F2F with CTO)
Compensation: Academic Co-op (UC Berkeley/Stanford) OR Base + Potential startup Equity
The Reality: At Juice, we are making every second count. The platform authenticates vehicles at the edge using existing site cameras. Zero new hardware, instant M2M payments. As a lean, VC-backed team of three, Juice is already processing millions of transactions globally. The CTO (ex-Google, Microsoft, 2x IoT exits) is building the deep-tech architecture connecting today's $5 Trillion mobility market to tomorrow’s $13 Trillion autonomous economy.
Because the company is scaling at an unreasonable velocity, the CTO needs a high-leverage technical force multiplier. We are not looking for a standard software engineer who wants to be spoon-fed Jira tickets. Juice is looking for an absolute powerhouse to step into the role of Technical Founder’s Associate.
In Silicon Valley, this is the engineering equivalent of a Chief of Staff. You will operate as the CTO’s technical proxy and right hand. You are a technical Swiss Army knife—you have the hardcore computer science chops to ship production code, but you also possess the systems-thinking required to map out massive enterprise integrations, read dense API documentation from legacy vendors, and ruthlessly unblock the core engineering pipeline.
If you want a traditional FAANG internship where you spend three months changing a button color, close this page. If you want a masterclass in edge computing, computer vision, and building massive technical moats from the ground up alongside a 2x-exited founder—read on.
What you will execute:
- Force-Multiply the CTO: Take high-level, ambiguous architectural directives from the CTO, break them down using strict first principles, and build the initial prototypes and integration frameworks before they hit the core engineering pipeline.
- Wrangle Legacy Infrastructure: The mobility industry runs on messy, legacy hardware APIs (parking barriers, 15-year-old EV chargers, wash systems). You will elegantly integrate bleeding-edge AI with decades-old tech infrastructure, forcing them into the 21st century.
- Technical Operations: Evaluate hardware vendors, build internal God-mode telemetry dashboards to track the latency of thousands of edge cameras, and act as the technical translator in tier-1 partnership meetings.
- Ship Real Code: Push code to active US sites processing real financial transactions. There is no massive QA team to catch mistakes. You build it, you ship it, you own it.
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CSI Companies is seeking mutiple Field Service Technicians to work with one of our top healthcare clients!
Title: Field Service Technician
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Duration: 6 - month contract to start
Pay: $35 - $45/hour W2
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with occassional weekend work
Description:
Brief Overview
The Sr. Field Services Technician is responsible for providing work direction to field technicians responsible for onsite installation, configuration, repair, and maintenance for a variety of end user and network devices at SHC locations across the San Francisco Bay Area. The Sr. Field Services Technician will additionally provide L2/L3 support as required and work with the SHC Service Desk and desktop engineering teams to identify and remediate recurring issues
What you will do
- Monitor technician activity across SHC field locations, optimizing support and providing escalated technical assistance as required.
- Work with desktop and network engineering and network teams to identify, diagnose, and resolve recurring incidents in the field.
- Resolve escalated service delivery issues and interact regularly with IT customers, including communicating issues to the appropriate internal stakeholders, and support communications to the field regarding service delivery issues.
- Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues and communicate results with desktop engineering, network engineering, and service desk teams.
- Provide service and customer support during field visits or dispatches, representing SHC IT in a professional and businesslike manner.
- Oversee all onsite installation, configuration, repair, and maintenance of desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, associated peripherals, and related software.
- Oversee onsite initial basic network troubleshooting, port activation and deactivation at SHC locations.
- Oversee onsite updates, configuration changes, and installations of hardware and software, and diagnose technical problems to determine proper solutions.
- Assist field technicians with diagnosing problems before arrival, determining needed parts and documentation to minimize down time and multiple trips.
- Determine whether OEM parts or assistance is required and coordinate OEM vendor parts or assistance as required.
- Provide technical support and setup during special events at SHC locations such as conferences.
- •Complete accurate and timely updates in Asset Management tracking system.
- •Maintain and track asset data including but not limited to warranty, license, and maintenance information for technology service assets across the SHC environment.
- •Coordinate and manage asset audits and manage exceptions through a remedial action management process.
- •Ensure process compliance by managing the remedial / corrective action management process for any breaches that occur throughout the lifecycle.
- •Ensure equipment is per the defined SHC standards
- •Work closely and build relationships with SHC vendors. Participate in gathering bids for large purchases and assist management in negotiating better pricing.
- •Consult with Project Managers for procurement of IT hardware for projects and manage procurement
Education
- Four year college degree or advanced certifications (e.g. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert or Master, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Office 365
Experience Qualifications
- Five (5) years of related work experience; experience in a healthcare IT environment preferable.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience troubleshooting, repairing and supporting the following (or similar):
- Windows 7, Windows 8, and Mac operating systems, as well as common applications (e.g., MS Office, Outlook, VPN);
- HP, Dell, Tangent, and Apple desktop/laptop hardware systems; OEM certification or at least 3 years of documented service required on at least 2 hardware systems required;
- Apple (iPad) and other common tablet computing devices;
- Printers, monitors, external hard-drives, network interface cards, etc.;
- Cisco routers (e.g., 36XX, 76XX, ASR 1XXX);
- Cisco switches (e.g., Catalyst, Nexus);
- Cisco wireless access points (e.g., Aironet);
- Associated networking devices (e.g., LAN Controllers, WAN Optimizers)
- MCSA Windows 7, MCSA Windows 8, and CompTIA A+ required
- One or more of the following certifications preferred : CCIE, CCNA, CCNP, CCDE, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP
- Excellent customer service orientation and verbal communication skills; ability to work in the field with accuracy and minimal direction.
Licenses and Certifications
- DL - Driver’s License – Any US State .
Location: Milpitas, CA (On-site)
Compensation: $95,000 - $125,000 DOE
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify the top 3-5 constrained work centers and provide an executable Production Schedule and manage detailed production schedules for those W/C’s. Work with Production leadership to manage and address the constrained work centers.
- Review and release job orders to the floor based on production readiness criteria
- Report on production control KPI’s – job orders released and on time releasing
- Design, build and maintain integrated master schedules, and generates accurate and timely reports for analysis of capacity utilization
- Facilitate daily meetings as needed with key stakeholders to review the execution of the schedule
- Conduct RCCP (Rough Cut Capacity Planning) for the top 3-5 constrained work centers and other areas that are near capacity. Report the status to the appropriate departments and personnel to show what capacity is available to support upcoming customer sales order requirements.
- Through analysis and discussion with Engineering and Production personnel, set and maintain production parameters, i.e. standards, to support the development of an executable schedule.
- Isolate and drive the resolution of work order quantity variances and material remnants.
- Support Customer Service, Engineering and sales revenue objectives by working collaboratively to develop the production schedule.
- Ensure there is adequate sprint capacity for rapid product development, strategic expedites and similar work, as well as spikes in demand
- Identify and lead continuous improvement efforts to streamline processes and procedures to remove non-value-added effort in the master scheduling process
- Ability to determine safety stock levels along with economical build quantities
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Department Manager/Supervisor
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA / BS) in related field or equivalent
- 5+ years of Master Scheduling experience or 3 years Master Scheduling experience plus 2 years directly related experience.
- APICS Certification – completed or in process
- Fluent in ERP Software, MRP, Scheduling and Planning systems (5+ yrs Preferred)
- Lean manufacturing / six-sigma training and demonstrated experience
- Experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (SOP) or SIOP
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including, but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation and scientific method
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
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Who We Are
We are Skybound.
We love creators. We love fans. We love thrilling games, indelible images and moving stories. Our roots are in comics, but our brands extend to video games, television, movies, merchandise, and live experiences. We take special pride in original tales, fresh characters, and diverse voices.
From well-known franchises to freshly-minted originals, we offer the chance to join brilliant creators shaping a new generation of entertainment in a concentrated, agile environment where every perspective matters, and any idea can create a breakthrough.
Opportunity
Skybound is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Systems Designer to help build a thrilling new game franchise. The Senior Systems Designers create rewarding loops that help players set goals, progress, and stay engaged over multiple play sessions. They craft and tune player advancement and rewards across the entire game.
You will collaborate closely with the Game Director, department leads, and cross-disciplinary teams to define and drive the strategic vision for player progression and meta systems. You'll mentor other designers, establish best practices, and ensure the systems design team delivers high-quality, scalable solutions that support both gameplay and business goals.
If you're passionate about building compelling systems, love mentoring others, and thrive in a creative, combat-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Reports: This position will report to Game Director.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the vision and execution of player progression, meta systems, and engagement loops across single and multiplayer experiences.
- Define and drive KPIs for progression systems that align with player satisfaction and business goals.
- Mentor and guide systems designers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
- Own major feature areas from concept through implementation, ensuring quality and consistency across the game.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, art, UX, and production to ensure systems are well-integrated and technically feasible.
- Establish and evangelize best practices for systems design, documentation, and tool usage.
- Anticipate and resolve design challenges, proactively improving workflows and pipelines.
- Playtest and iterate on systems regularly, using data and player feedback to refine and optimize.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in the games industry, with a focus on systems design and progression.
- Proven leadership experience, including mentoring designers and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Shipped at least one AAA title with significant ownership of progression or meta systems.
- Deep understanding of player psychology, engagement strategies, and content pacing.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex systems into clear, actionable designs.
- Experience collaborating with engineering on tool development and pipeline optimization.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, with fluency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.
- Strategic mindset, balancing creative vision with technical and business constraints.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Unreal Engine, including scripting and integration into production pipelines.
- Strong technical scripting skills and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
- Passion for combat-oriented games, player progression, and Skybound's unique properties.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000
- Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to: market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
- The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
- Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role
Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
Company Overview
Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.
Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.
Invincible is one of Skybound's tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who's just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan's betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.
The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound's own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.
Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For more information on our Privacy Policy, visit: working/work at home options are available for this role.
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Title : PROGRAM MANAGER V (SMB Operations Program Manager)| No C2C
Location : Cupertino , CA ( 8am to 5pm PST hours)
Client : Fortune 50 Clients
Duration : 12 Months contract with possible extension
Role Specific Summary:
Retail Operations creates the tools and programs that empower teams to provide a one-of-a-kind, only-at-Client experience. The SMB Operations and Strategy team builds the programs, systems, and processes that enable business sales specialists across 530 stores and 30+ online countries to serve small and medium business customers.
As an SMB Operations Program Manager, you will own critical programs that directly impact how Client serves SMB customers globally. You will help define the long-term strategy for SMB, drive ClientCRM strategy and feature prioritization, and execute improvement projects such as new customer feedback mechanisms.
You thrive on turning ambiguity into action — building the checklists, dashboards, and processes that help business sales teams succeed. You are equally comfortable analyzing CRM data to inform roadmap decisions and writing clear communications to help field teams adopt new processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Logistics, Supply, Fraud, and Product Marketing teams to streamline and optimize cross-functional processes, ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Synthesize research, market data, and cross-functional initiatives into an executive-ready SMB strategy — diagnosing current performance vs. gaps, identifying Client's differentiated competitive advantage, and defining priorities with specific investment requirements and ROI projections.
- Drive ClientCRM strategy and roadmap influence:
- Analyze CRM usage and sales team needs.
- Recommend feature priorities to Product and Engineering teams.
- Lead strategic business cases (e.g., evaluating migration to Salesforce).
- Drive adoption initiatives to improve system usage and sales outcomes.
- Execute improvement projects:
- Lead cross-functional initiatives such as SMB trade-in programs.
- Launch new NPS surveys with Customer Insights.
- Drive operational enhancements requiring stakeholder coordination and change management.
- Communicate program launches to field teams:
- Write clear, concise communications explaining new processes, system updates, and operational changes.
- Ensure smooth adoption across all regions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years in program management, strategic operations, or consulting roles with focus on operational execution and process improvement.
- Proven success launching complex, multi-quarter programs involving cross-functional stakeholders (Engineering, Product, Logistics, Sales, Finance).
- Experience influencing product or systems roadmaps through data-driven recommendations and business case development.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to build performance metrics and reporting to inform decisions and measure program success.
- Track record of identifying process inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions across large, distributed teams.
- Excellent written communication skills — able to translate complex processes into clear guidance for field teams and crisp recommendations for leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in sales operations, B2B commercial programs, or Retail operations.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce, custom platforms) and driving user adoption.
- BA/BS or equivalent experience; MBA is a plus.
Job Title: Electrical Project Manager
Location: San Jose, California
Experience: 5+ years of experience
About Ironcore Construction
Ironcore Construction is a premier general contractor specializing in multifamily residential and commercial developments across California. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality projects with integrity, innovation, and commitment to excellence.
Position Summary
We are seeking an Electrical Project Manager with 5+ years of experience to plan, coordinate, and execute electrical construction or installation projects from inception to completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety standards, technical specifications, and client expectations. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, engineers, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
· Develop full project plans, scope, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
· Oversee all phases of electrical projects, including design review, procurement, installation, testing, and closeout.
· Coordinate with engineering teams to develop and review electrical drawings, specifications, and submittals.
· Ensure compliance with NEC, local electrical codes, building standards, and safety regulations.
Budget & Financial Management
· Prepare cost estimates, bids, proposals, and invoices.
· Monitor project budgets, analyze variances, and take corrective action to maintain profitability.
· Manage material purchases, subcontractor agreements, and vendor relationships.
Team Leadership & Coordination
· Direct and support site supervisors, electricians, and subcontractors.
· Conduct regular project meetings with internal teams and stakeholders.
· Resolve technical or staffing issues that impact project timelines.
Client & Stakeholder Communication
· Maintain strong relationships with clients by providing timely updates and addressing concerns.
· Present project progress reports and documentation to customers, leadership, and partners.
· Serve as a key liaison between field personnel, engineering, management, and external parties.
Quality Control & Safety
· Conduct site visits to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to design specifications.
· Enforce OSHA and company safety policies across all job sites.
· Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
Documentation & Reporting
· Maintain accurate project records, change orders, RFIs, and progress logs.
· Prepare closeout packages including as-builts, warranties, and compliance documentation.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
· 5+ years of experience in electrical project management or electrical contracting.
· Experience managing commercial, industrial, or residential electrical projects (as Applicable).
· Strong understanding of electrical systems, codes, and construction practices.
· Excellent project management, scheduling, and organizational skills.
· Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and technical documents.
· Proficiency in project management software (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.).
· Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Certifications (Preferred but not required)
· PMP Certification
· Journeyman or Master Electrician License
· OSHA 30
Work Environment
· Work may involve visits to active construction sites.
· Ability to walk/stand for extended periods, climb ladders, and navigate uneven ground.
· Occasional evening or weekend work based on project needs.
Process Technician / 2-year Contract / Onsite Fremont, CA / Graveyard shift Monday-Friday 9pm-5:30am
Responsibilities:
- Perform technical tests and experiments for process engineering within R&D.
- Perform set up of processing equipment.
- Monitors, audits, and provide guidance to line operators.
- Process test runs and prepares records charts and graphs of results for presentation to engineering to identify yield problems or test new products.
- Provide technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel.
Required Skills:
- Sample preparation.
- Etch tool operation.
- Thermal paste application.
- Silicon scribing and cleaving.
- SEM operation/Microscopy.
- Great communication.
- Fine motor skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Undergrad work with Materials Science or Chemistry preferred.
Company Overview
Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cost engineering initiatives across product lines, developing and maintaining financial models that support pricing, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Analyze factory and operational costs, identifying key drivers such as labor, equipment utilization, materials, overhead, and logistics.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, finance) to align cost strategies with program goals and manufacturing processes.
- Prepare executive-level reports and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint to communicate cost insights, trends, and recommendations.
- Support program management activities including milestone tracking, risk assessment, and cost-performance monitoring across electronic components and manufacturing projects.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in financial analysis, or program management within a manufacturing or technology environment.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, formulas) and PowerPoint (executive presentations).
- Experience in electronics, data centers, or automotive sectors is a plus.
- Proven ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications in supply chain or cost management are a plus.
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Responsibilities
Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any of these specialized forces:
Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft carriers.
Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities, providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare support.
Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment and personnel for amphibious assault operations.
Combat-Logistics Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities through Fleet Support Ships.
Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines.
You may also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the prestigious Navy Nuclear community where you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
Work Environment
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the Pentagon, a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, or command and management positions at shore bases and stations around the world.
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Unless they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School. Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore.
Newly commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems. In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare qualification.
After completing these initial sea tours, Surface Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs, commands or strategic projects or they may be selected to work in recruitment. The ultimate goal for many: to one day command their own ship.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Surface Warfare Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer.
There are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, RI.
All candidates must also be U.S. Citizens.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as a Surface Warfare Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Surface Warfare Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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