Overview As a member of the military, Naval Combat Systems Engineers maintain combat systems in ships and submarines. They are responsible for the leadership and wellbeing of a large team of highly trained technical professionals who perform systems analysis, fault-finding, and maintenance of equipment to ensure peak performance.

Systems and Responsibilities

Above water and underwater warfare systems and their ammunition

Above water and underwater sensor systems

Navigation systems

Communication systems

Command and control systems

Data processing systems

Electronic warfare systems

Work Environment Naval Combat Systems Engineering Officers are employed on ships and submarines of the Naval Fleet and at shore-based establishments.

They serve as the Head of the Combat Systems Engineering Department, leading a large team while navigating the challenges of life at sea. In shore-based establishments, offi...