Naval Officer
Company: U.S. Navy
Location: North Charleston
Posted on: May 10, 2025
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Job Description:
To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be
between the ages of 18-34Aircraft carriers are at the core of
ongoing missions because of their potential to carry so much of the
Navys capabilities forward. Nuclear Surface Warfare Officers ensure
that Sailors in their department maintain and operate the ships
complex systems safely and efficiently.Surface Warfare Officers
(SWOs) form the backbone of Fleet leadership. In this role you
could serve as Commanding Officer over an elite crew and be an
authority in every aspect of your Navy assignments. Your
responsibilities could include: Directing personnel operations
aboard Navy vessels, such as aircraft carriers, cruisers,
destroyers, amphibious warfare ships, mine warfare ships and
frigates
Managing shipboard vertical launch systems and weapons systems
Using computer displays and advanced technology in battle and ship
defense
Providing support to Navy expeditionary forces, Theater Air Missile
operations, anti-submarine warfare, surface-to-air warfare, and
support and supply missionsWORK ENVIRONMENTNuclear Surface Warfare
Officers are exposed to a variety of different work environments,
from academic settings, to training on prototype units, to sea
tours and shore assignments. The time spent on conventional ships
and nuclear-powered aircraft carriers involves deployments of
several months at a time. Fully qualified members may go on to hold
positions that involve instructing, advising, consulting,
recruiting or commanding surface ships.TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENTFor
current undergraduate students who meet the prerequisite background
especially those pursuing preferred majors such as mathematics,
engineering, physics or chemistry theres all of the above to look
forward to plus the chance to get paid while finishing school
through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC)
program.Interested candidates should contact a local recruiter to
discuss the opportunity to participate in a fleet visit to see if
this career is right for you. The fleet visit is an all expense
paid 3-day trip to San Diego to visit an active Submarine and meet
with currently serving Submarine Officers. There is no obligation,
and these trips are held monthly.If accepted into the NUPOC program
as an aspiring Surface Warfare Officer (Nuclear), you can: Receive
salary and benefits up to $168,300 and start receiving this funding
up to 30 months prior to college graduation
Be eligible to receive a $15,000 selection bonus once accepted into
the NUPOC program plus an additional $2,000 bonus upon completion
of nuclear propulsion training
Enjoy military health-care benefits while you are a student in the
programOnce out of school, youll have a position waiting as a
respected professional and Officer affiliated with one of the most
accomplished nuclear programs on earth. And beyond undergraduate
and formal Navy training and education, Surface Warfare Officers
(Nuclear) can also pursue additional graduate 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 collegesTheres also potential to pursue
international and federal certifications, as well as state nuclear
licensures.BENEFITS & EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIESOur 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 $3,280 to $5,610 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 attendQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSTo be an eligible candidate,
you must be:
A U.S. Citizen
19-29 years old
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
applyMakeup 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 communityRequired
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