Some series listed will have more vacancies than others, which will have limited opportunities. Or, a bachelor's degree in the above fields and one year of professional engineering or scientist experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the ND-2 level. A PhD in biology, microbiology, genetics, chemistry engineering or other appropriate scientific field, with research conducted in a field directly applicable to the research position being filled. Or, a bachelor's or master's degree in the above fields and one year of professional engineering or scientist experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the ND-3 level. Many positions require specific coursework to supplement the degree.
Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Applications will be accepted from students who will graduate within nine months. Current students must submit as complete a transcript as possible. Knowledge of surface launched weapons systems, ship self defense, underwater weapons, mines and amphibious warfare. Knowledge of naval combat and combat control systems, real-time computing, software development and engineering, and systems engineering. Knowledge of ship defense systems, theater level warfare systems, and cost and effectiveness analysis.