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NUPOC Surface Engineer

U.S. Navy
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Nuclear Surface Warfare Officers form the backbone of fleet leadership. Prior to a tour aboard an aircraft carrier, you will sail in the conventional fleet of cruisers, destroyers, or amphibious ships conducting missions vital to national security, visiting foreign ports around the globe, responding to natural disasters and providing humanitarian aid, and leading talented Sailors and officers while completing initial qualifications. Your responsibilities could include:

  • Directing personnel operations aboard Navy vessels, including aircraft carriers
  • Managing shipboard weapons and defense systems to include vertical launch systems
  • Using high-tech weaponry and advanced technology in battle and ship defense
  • Providing support to Navy expeditionary forces, Theater Missile Defense operations, anti-submarine warfare, surface-to-air warfare and support and supply missions

BENEFITS & EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Our people are our most valuable assets, so we care for them well. With world-class training, opportunity to pay for college and advanced degrees, access to the best health care in the country, retirement plans, tax incentives, and more perks than you could have imagined, Navy active-duty benefits are the most competitive out there.

•      Earn up to $168,300 while finishing your degree

•      Free Graduate Education through Post 9/11 GI Bill

•      A regular monthly income ranging from  $5,610 - $6,211 for up to 30 months prior to your graduation   

•      Receive an immediate one-time sign-on bonus of $15,000

•      Opportunities to travel the world

•      30 days of paid vacation time each year

•      Competitive and pay and bonuses - Lieutenant total compensation at 4 years of Service ($112,343.76 - with dependents stationed in San Diego)

•      Automatic Promotions based on ability and performance

•      Comprehensive medical and dental care at no cost to sailor

•      Low-cost childcare services

•      Excellent retirement benefits including Blended Retirement System/Pension and 5% 401K Government matching contribution

•      Food allowances

•      A housing allowance that is based upon the location of the school you attend

 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

To be an eligible candidate, you must be:

•      A U.S. Citizen

•      19-29 years old (waiver up to 31 years)

•      In pursuit of a bachelor's degree within 2.5 years from graduation and be currently enrolled full time, or have obtained a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution

•      Completion of one year of calculus through differential and integral calculus with a grade of C or better

•      Completion of one year of calculus-based physics with a grade of B or better

•      Complete the rigorous NUPOC interview process with the Director of Naval Reactors and the Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion

•      Prior Service Navy and other branches of service are welcome to apply

Makeup of a competitive candidate:

•      GPA > 3.0, preferably in preferably in mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry or other technical areas

•      Physical fitness

•      Extra-curricular activities

•      Community involvement

•      Outstanding character

•      Great leadership potential

•      Excellent communication skills

•      True desire to serve in the Surface Warfare community