Also called: Undersea Vehicle Engineer
Designs systems for nuclear submarines at shipyards like Electric Boat or Newport News.
Engineers model pressure hulls, piping, and quieting systems in 3D, then walk the shipyard floor to solve problems with welders and fitters. Projects last decades and require a security clearance.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in mechanical, electrical, or naval engineering; security clearance.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. 3D design and AI checking tools speed work; huge Navy sub backlogs keep demand strong for cleared engineers.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Calculus, CAD or engineering CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-2121.
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