Fission. Enriched uranium. Pressurized water reactors. Things that may be important in the plot of a cinematic thriller are real-world concerns for Naval Reactors Engineers in America’s Navy. They are assuming oversight for designing, maintaining, operating and regulating the nuclear reactors and power plants that drive the most advanced fleet of submarines and aircraft carriers on earth. With oversight of the Navy’s entire fleet as well as shore-based prototypes and nuclear propulsion facilities, they are involved in a wide array …

Nothing projects naval power and capability more than our fleet of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines. Nuclear Power Training Unit Instructors provide hands-on training and direct oversight to nuclear-trained officers and enlisted personnel while operating a nuclear reactor aboard one of these vessels. They are essential in ensuring the safe operation of shore-based nuclear power plants and in preparing the officers and enlisted personnel for their future in the nuclear power field. Serving at Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) …

Submarines are the cornerstone of the Navy’s conflict avoidance and resolution, and naturally, the Officers who man these ships are held to the highest of standards and have extraordinary roles and responsibilities. Only a select group of disciplined and committed Officers are given the opportunity to lead departments up to an entire crew, commanding some of the most technologically advanced equipment in the world. As one of these highly-skilled Officers, you could be in charge of any of the following: …

Nuclear Power School Instructors teach officers and enlisted personnel the theories and fundamentals behind the design and operation of Navy nuclear reactors and power plants. These teachers are essential in preparing servicemembers for their work in the fast-paced and competitive nuclear power field. Serving at Naval Nuclear Power School (NNPS) in Charleston, SC, you’ll work in an academic setting for up to 5 years. In this demanding environment you will teach, mentor and lead students through a difficult course of …

America’s Navy has the most modern, advanced fleet of ships in the entire world. Nuclear Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are trained extensively to maintain and operate these ships, their crews and their systems. Providing direction. Leading by example. As the backbone of fleet leadership, you have the opportunity to use your skills on ships throughout the fleet—including our nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. A career as a SWO could eventually lead you to becoming a Commanding Officer of a carrier. Aircraft carriers …