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A global financial institution is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Equity Derivatives technology team.
This opportunity is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical problems and building high‐performance systems that directly support front‐office trading. You'll work in a highly collaborative environment, partnering with traders, quants, product teams, and fellow engineers to deliver innovative, resilient, and scalable software for a leading markets business.
Responsibilities
- Develop creative, reliable software solutions for a front‐office Equity Derivatives platform
- Collaborate with product owners, traders, sales teams, quants, and engineering peers to deliver high‐quality features
- Analyze business requirements and implement solutions within an Agile/Scrum framework
- Support production systems, applying strong technical judgment to improve stability, performance, and user experience
- Champion modern engineering practices and emerging technologies across the broader engineering community
- Participate in building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse team culture
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong expertise with Java/JVM, including the modern Java ecosystem and Spring Boot
- Experience building front‐end applications with TypeScript/React
- Solid understanding of object‐oriented design, microservice architecture, and clean code principles
- Proficiency across the full SDLC, including testing, automation, and CI/CD
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, application resiliency, and secure software development
- Strong communication skills and experience partnering with cross‐functional teams
Preferred Skills
- Experience working on financial systems or with derivative products (convertible bonds a plus)
- Knowledge of publish/subscribe messaging technologies such as Kafka, AMQP, or AMPS
- Experience developing desktop applications with C# / WPF
- Exposure to relational databases (e.g., Sybase)
- Understanding of cloud environments and distributed systems
Job Description: We are seeking a Sr Python Developers with strong Python skills, analytical thinking, and financial/risk experience to help with system design and implement the core modeling, scenario generation, and analytics components of this enterprise platform.
This role blends quantitative development and software engineering to build scalable tools used by Treasury, Market Risk, and senior decision-makers.
Key Responsibilities
Quantitative Modeling & Scenario Analytics
• Develop and implement using Python for balance sheet projections, interest rate risk (IRR), liquidity analytics, and scenario-driven stress testing.
• Support both regulatory scenarios (e.g., CCAR, SCB, liquidity stress) and ad hoc “what-if” analyses for Treasury and risk stakeholders.
• Build tools for scenario transformations, sensitivity calculations, curve construction, and quantitative stress analytics.
Platform & Data Engineering
• Design and maintain high performance Python modules that serve as the computational core of the scenario analysis framework.
• Proficient with Pandas, Numpy and other Quant libraries.
• Work with large datasets using SQL to integrate financial, balance sheet, and market inputs.
• Collaborate on the development of REST APIs that interface with scenario engines, model layers, and user applications.
Front-End & Workflow Integration
• Partner with UI developers to support React-based dashboards that present scenario results, visualizations, and analytics to business users.
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months
Role Overview
The Integration Architect defines, designs, and governs enterprise integration architecture standards across AWS, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and on-prem systems. This consultant creates scalable integration blueprints, reusable patterns, and secure connectivity frameworks that ensure interoperability, reliability, and domain-aligned data exchange. The role partners closely with domain teams, platform engineering, API management teams, and enterprise architecture to accelerate delivery while maintaining architectural integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Integration Standards & Governance
- Define and maintain enterprise standards for API design, event schemas, messaging patterns, and integration of contracts.
- Establish integration governance across AWS, Azure, MS Fabric, and on-prem systems.
- Define patterns for ADS (Authorized Data Sources) alignment, data contracts, schema evolution, and anchor key management.
- Enforce adherence to enterprise security principles, including OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, TLS, Zero Trust patterns.
Blueprints & Reference Architecture
- Build and maintain unified enterprise integration architecture blueprints spanning cloud, Fabric, and on prem connectivity.
- Create domain specific and cross domain integration flow maps, canonical API patterns, and event driven reference architectures.
- Align AWS, Azure, MS Fabric, and on-prem patterns under Unified Architecture.
Reusable Patterns & Engineering Enablement
- Develop reusable integration patterns for:
- AWS: API Gateway, Event Bridge, SNS/SQS, Lambda, Step Functions, Glue, EMR, Redshift, Lake Formation, Kinesis, AWS Batch, AWS ECR, AWS ECS Fargate.
- Azure: APIM, Functions, Service Bus, Azure Data Factory (all IR types), Azure Synapse Pipelines, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Batch, Azure Data Explorer ingestion.
- MS Fabric: Data Factory pipelines, Lakehouse ingestion interfaces, Fabric Data Pipelines, Notebook-based ETL, Warehouse ingestion.
- On prem: MFT, MQ, legacy services.
- Provide templates for API contracts, event schemas, integration error handling, observability hooks, and resiliency patterns.
Metadata, ADS, & Anchor Key Integration
- Define integration patterns incorporating ADS rules, domain ownership, and anchor key management for interoperability.
- Ensure all integration patterns embed security, observability, lineage awareness, and operational resiliency.
- Collaborate with data governance to ensure consistent entity resolution and cross?domain identifier mapping.
Domain Engagement & Architecture Review
- Guide domain teams in implementing target state integration architectures.
- Lead or participate in architecture reviews for API designs, event models, platform integrations, and connectivity.
- Recommend modernization opportunities to retire from legacy integration mechanisms and adopt event-driven/API?first models.
Qualifications
Technical Expertise
- 8-12+ years in integration architecture, API engineering, event-driven design, or hybrid integration.
- Strong hands-on expertise across:
- AWS: API Gateway, Event Bridge, SNS/SQS, Lambda, Step Functions, Glue, EMR, Redshift, Lake Formation, Kinesis, AWS Batch, AWS ECR, AWS ECS Fargate.
- Azure: APIM, Functions, Service Bus, Azure Data Factory (all IR types), Azure Synapse Pipelines, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Batch, Azure Data Explorer ingestion.
- MS Fabric: Data Factory pipelines, Lakehouse ingestion interfaces, Fabric Data Pipelines, Notebook-based ETL, Warehouse ingestion.
- RDBMS: SQL, Oracle, DB2, RDS, etc.
- On prem: MQ, MFT, REST/SOAP services.
- Understanding of ADS, anchor key management, data/domain contracts, lineage aware integration.
- Experience designing event driven, API first, batch, and hybrid integration architectures.
About the Company:
At Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc., We Specialize In The Design, Manufacture, And Distribution Of Custom Equipment Tailored To Meet The Specific Applications And Requirements Of Our Customers. Our Product Range Includes:
- Panelboards: Up to 2000A
- Service and Distribution Switchboards: Up to 8000A
- Generator Connection Boxes
- Generator Output Switchboards
- Single and Double-Ended Substations
- We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, custom-designed solutions that address the unique needs of our clients across various industries.
Position Summary
Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assembly Manager to join our team in Union, NJ. This individual will play a critical role in overseeing the daily operations of the assembly department, driving efficiency, and ensuring the seamless execution of organizational goals. The Assembly Manager will work collaboratively across departments to enhance productivity, implement process improvements, and contribute to the overall success of the business.
While this role primarily operates Monday through Friday, occasional Saturday work may be required based on business demands. This full-time, exempt position reports directly to the Director of Operations and involves a hands-on approach.
Working Conditions: Office/Shop Environment
Primary Job Function:
- The Low-Voltage Switchboard Assembly Manager oversees the factory's production (including EV) and assembly of low-voltage switchgear systems.
- This includes managing operations and personnel involved in the assembly process to ensure efficient production, high-quality output, and timely delivery.
- The role demands strong leadership, operational expertise, and a focus on continuous improvement in a unionized manufacturing environment.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Production Planning: The Assembly Manager is responsible for developing production plans, scheduling work activities, and ensuring the availability of necessary resources, such as materials, tools, and equipment, to meet production targets.
- Quality Control: They are responsible for implementing quality control measures and ensuring that all assembled switchgear systems meet the required standards and specifications. This includes conducting regular inspections, tests, and audits to identify and address any quality issues.
- Process Improvement: The Assembly Manager continually looks for opportunities to improve the assembly process, optimize workflow, and enhance productivity. They may collaborate with engineering teams to implement process enhancements, introduce automation, or streamline operations.
- Team Management: This role involves leading and supervising a team of assembly technicians and operators. The Assembly Manager provides guidance, training, and support to ensure that employees perform their tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Safety and Compliance: They are responsible for enforcing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards. This includes maintaining a safe work environment, conducting safety training, and addressing any safety concerns or incidents.
- Inventory Management: The Assembly Manager oversees inventory levels, ensures the availability of required components and materials, and helps manage stock control to avoid shortages or excesses.
- Collaboration and Communication: They collaborate with other departments, such as engineering, procurement, and quality assurance, to coordinate activities and address any cross-functional issues. Effective communication with stakeholders, such as customers and suppliers, is also essential.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting: The Assembly Manager tracks production performance, monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepares regular reports to evaluate productivity, quality, and other relevant metrics. They analyze data and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Experience working in a union shop and familiarity with union labor laws should be preferred.
Job Requirements:
- 3-5+ years of working experience in custom metal fabrication electrical equipment in an industrial setting.
- Ability to read blueprints, bill of material (BOM’s), schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine best methods and sequences of product assembly.
- An effective leader who can help level load the factory and can plan a lookout for 3-4 weeks so that the company’s overhead expenses for overtime in the shop stay within budget.
- Should be a Team Player and an Inclusive Leader.
- Knowledge about hand tools and measuring devices.
- Knowledge about EV products.
- Knowledge of Low Voltage or Medium Voltage Switchgear or components.
- Should have a particularly good understanding of Operational Excellence process improvements.
- Ability to work in a loud environment.
Education:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Certification in Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies is preferred.
Job Title: Account Director – Facilities Management
Location: New York City, NY
Salary: Up to $200K per annum + Annual Bonus
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Account Director to oversee a major financial services facilities management account in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of facilities management, technical engineering, and financial management, and will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the client’s facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day facilities management operations for a key client’s Manhattan site and 6 remote sites across the US including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, DC, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery across all areas of facilities and building maintenance.
- Manage and develop client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for all facilities-related matters.
- Oversee and manage the facilities team, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of maintenance, health and safety compliance, and site services.
- Provide technical engineering support and guidance to ensure all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.) are functioning optimally.
- Implement cost-effective strategies to improve the quality of facilities services while ensuring budgetary targets are met.
- Develop and maintain financial reporting, including budgets, forecasts, and cost analysis to drive operational efficiency.
- Monitor and ensure the successful completion of any capital projects, upgrades, or renovations in line with client expectations.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements across the site.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Extensive experience in facilities management, with a proven track record of managing large-scale operations and delivering exceptional service to clients.
- Strong technical engineering knowledge or understanding of building systems and maintenance operations.
- Financial acumen with the ability to develop and manage budgets, track expenses, and optimize costs.
- Previous experience working in a senior account management or senior-level role, ideally in a complex environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and motivate a diverse team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Additional Skills:
- Highly organized with excellent project management abilities.
- Proactive and solution-focused, with the ability to anticipate client needs and act accordingly.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a global facilities management team and take ownership of a critical account, ensuring a high level of service and operational excellence. If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, apply today!
Confidential New York City investment firm is seeking a senior fund accounting leader to report directly to the CFO. This individual will oversee fund accounting, financial reporting, NAV oversight, and team management across complex credit strategies, while helping strengthen processes, controls, and infrastructure to support growth.
The role is ideal for a seasoned fund accounting professional with deep private credit, structured credit, or complex hedge fund experience who can serve as a true partner to the CFO while also leading team development and process buildout.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee fund accounting, NAV oversight, financial reporting, and investor allocations across complex credit vehicles and related structures
- Manage third-party administrators and review monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, financial statements, capital activity, and fee calculations
- Partner closely with investment, operations, legal, compliance, tax, and investor relations teams on deal activity, valuations, reporting, and fund operations
- Review accounting for credit strategies including loan activity, structured products, financing arrangements, and complex waterfalls
- Lead audit, tax, regulatory, and control processes with external service providers
- Support launches of new funds, vehicles, SMAs, or related structures
- Build and improve policies, controls, reporting processes, and scalable infrastructure
- Manage and mentor fund accounting staff
Ideal background
- 10-20 years of experience in fund accounting, fund finance, or controllership within alternative asset management
- Strong experience with private credit, structured credit, asset backed strategies, opportunistic credit, or complex hedge fund structures
- Deep understanding of fund financial statements, investor allocations, capital calls and distributions, management and incentive fees, and administrator oversight
- Experience with complex instruments such as loans, ABS, RMBS, CMBS, derivatives, financing facilities, or structured entities is highly valued
- CPA Required
- Strong Excel skills and systems/process improvement mindset
- Must be comfortable in a full-time in-office environment in New York City
Why this role stands out
- High visibility role with real ownership and ability to influence build-out
- Opportunity to step into a broader leadership seat and help scale finance infrastructure
- Strong long-term upside for the right person
Confidentiality
This search is being run on a confidential basis. Additional details will be shared directly with qualified candidates.
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Are you a skilled Diesel Mechanic looking for your next opportunity? Join our team at Interstate Waste Services and put your expertise to work!
Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, with a landfill located in Ohio, where we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer and environmental safety.
Our Diesel Mechanics perform inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment, including diesel heavy trucks and engines. Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PMI); troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on vehicles and equipment. Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of component.
Requirements
- 2+ years’ experience working as a heavy-duty Diesel Mechanic
- Hydraulics experience is highly preferred
- Engine and transmission maintenance and repairs
- Experience with diagnostic software such as Premium Tech Tool (Mack), Allison transmission, Cummins, Peterbilt, and Paccar.
- Chassis component repairs and maintenance including air brakes system, suspension, drivetrain and steering components.
- Maintain and repair exhaust systems equipped with DPF systems.
- Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
- Assists with service calls for breakdowns
- Must be able to provide own tools.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Preform other duties as assigned.
What We Offer?
- Competitive wage (based on experience) plus Time and a half for Overtime.
- Union Shop.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k).
- Uniforms provided with laundry services.
IWS is committed to providing a world class workplace to all employees. Each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including, hourly pay based on experience and paid overtime, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more. Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.
We believe in providing the training and development you need to grow your career with IWS. Many of our Supervisors, Managers, and other leadership staff, started their careers as Helpers, Drivers, or Dispatchers. IWS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Salary Range Minimum: USD $24.41/Hr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $50.00/Hr.
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Are you a skilled Diesel Mechanic looking for your next opportunity? Join our team at Interstate Waste Services and put your expertise to work!
Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, with a landfill located in Ohio, where we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer and environmental safety.
Schedule:
Overnight Wednesday to Sunday 6pm to 5am.
Essential Job Summary::
Our Diesel Mechanics perform inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment, including diesel heavy trucks and engines. Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PMI); troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on vehicles and equipment. Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of component.
Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.:- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
- Assists in the repair and adjustment of equipment.
- Washes vehicles and equipment.
- Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
- Assists with service calls for breakdowns.
- Perform other maintenance related work as required.
- Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
Requirements and Qualifications::
- 2+ years’ experience working as a heavy-duty Diesel Mechanic
- Hydraulics experience is highly preferred
- Engine and transmission maintenance and repairs
- Experience with diagnostic software such as Premium Tech Tool (Mack), Allison transmission, Cummins, Peterbilt, and Paccar.
- Chassis component repairs and maintenance including air brakes system, suspension, drivetrain and steering components.
- Maintain and repair exhaust systems equipped with DPF systems.
- Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
- Assists with service calls for breakdowns
- Must be able to provide own tools.
- A valid driver’s license is required.Preform other duties as assigned.
IWS is committed to providing a world class workplace to all employees. Each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including, hourly pay based on experience and paid overtime, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more. Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.
We believe in providing the training and development you need to grow your career with IWS. Many of our Supervisors, Managers, and other leadership staff, started their careers as Helpers, Drivers, or Dispatchers. IWS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Salary Range Minimum: USD $24.41/Hr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $50.00/Hr.
This position is for the Overnight Shift 2am - 1030am Monday to Friday
Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio. IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers.
Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We’re proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business.
Essential Job Summary::
The Level A Fleet Mechanic/Technician is the top-tier technical expert in the shop, responsible for advanced diagnostics, complex repairs, and technical leadership across refuse trucks, heavy trucks/tractors, and support assets. This role sets the standard for safety, quality, productivity, and training, and partners with maintenance leadership to drive up time and regulatory compliance across the fleet.
Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Advanced Diagnostics & Complex Repairs
- Lead diagnosis and resolution of complex, intermittent, or chronic issues involving:
- Engine performance and emissions/aftertreatment (DPF, DOC, SCR, sensors, dosing systems).
- CAN-bus and multiplex electrical systems, electronic control modules, and communication networks.
- Advanced hydraulics for refuse bodies, auto-load arms, high-pressure systems, and heavy truck power take-offs.
- Plan and execute major component work including major engine reparis, transmission and differential R&R, frame-off repairs, and complex hydraulic rebuilds.
Technical Leadership & Training
- Serve as the go-to technical resource for Level B and Level C technicians; provide on-the-job training, coaching, and quality checks.
- Assist in training on:
- Diagnostic software and tools.
- New equipment technology, safety systems, and telematics.
- Company maintenance standards, PM strategies, and repair procedures.
Fleet Reliability, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze repeat repairs, failure trends, and PM findings; recommend changes to PM intervals, inspection checklists, or parts specifications.
- Ensure all work complies with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, BIC, DEP and environmental regulations, as well as state/local requirements in NY, NYC, NJ, and CT.
- Perform and sign off on the most critical inspections (e.g., PDI, PM and Annual inspections, accident damage assessments, major repair QC).
Operational & Customer Support
- Support complex road calls and on-site repairs on the road, at transfer stations, MRFs, or customer locations throughout the NYC tri-state area.
- Partner with Operations and Dispatch to minimize downtime, sequence repairs effectively, and prioritize critical units i.e. NYC dense-route refuse units, specialized collection assets.
- Provide clear feedback to leadership on equipment condition, replacement candidates, and chronic issues affecting uptime or safety.
Administrative & Leadership Duties (as assigned)
- Help plan daily shop workload and allocate jobs according to technician skill level.
- Assist in specifying parts, evaluating vendor options, and supporting warranty recovery efforts.
- Support audits, safety inspections, and external regulatory reviews as the technical representative for the shop.
- High school diploma or GED required; additional technical training strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of proven hands-on experience as a diesel mechanic as a diesel/heavy-equipment mechanic/technician, including advanced diagnostics and major component overhaul.
- CDL Class B or A with air brake endorsement required or strongly preferred due to frequent road tests and movement of collection vehicles on public roads.
- Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of:
- Heavy truck and refuse systems.
- Refuse hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems.
- Diagnostic software, scan tools, and OEM service information.
- Proven track record of performing complex diagnostics and repairs independently.
- Must provide own professional-grade tools required for diagnostic and repair work.
- ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician or equivalent combination of ASE certifications (T series) and/or OEM advanced certifications preferred.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
- Experience in a lead or senior technician role in a refuse, municipal, or large private fleet environment preferred.
- Experience with CNG/LNG, hybrid, or EV drivetrains for heavy vehicles preferred.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to coach, influence, and drive standards across multiple shifts or locations preferred.
Additional Information:
This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.
Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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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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