September 16, 2024

Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Program Presentation

Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Program Presentation by RDML Martin Muckian
 
October 10, 2024
Stanley Coulter Hall 239
2:00 PM
 

The Navy offers a program for engineering students who meet the following criteria:

  • US Citizen                                 
  • Taken 1 semester of calculus and 1 semester of calculus based physics
  • Between 19-29 years old           
  • Within 36 months of graduation   
  • GPA 3.0+

Student Program Benefits:

  • $50,000/year salary while in school
  • No drill, ROTC or training obligations while in school
  • Full-time employment upon graduation 

4 Different Career Paths Available

Naval Reactors Engineer (GPA 3.8 – 4.0)
  • $30,000 sign-on bonus + an additional $2,000 upon completion of Nuclear Power School
  • 5 year position in Washington D.C. (DOES NOT DEPLOY)
  • Job entails approving, confirming, and planning the design, operation, and maintenance of over 100 nuclear reactors
  • Supports the operational fleet (submarines and aircraft carriers)
Nuclear Power School Instructor (GPA 3.6 – 4.0)
  • 5 year position in Charleston, SC (DOES NOT DEPLOY)
  • Job entails training future Nuclear Propulsion Officers and Nuclear Field Enlisted personnel, while gaining valuable teaching experience in an exciting and technologically advanced curriculum
Nuclear Power Training Unit Instructor (GPA 3.6 – 4.0)
  • $30,000 sign-on bonus + an additional $2,000 upon completion of Nuclear Power School
  • 5 year position in Charleston, SC or Ballston Spa, NY (DOES NOT DEPLOY)
  • Job entails working on an actual nuclear reactor training students going to the fleet how to operate and maintain the reactor.
Submarine or Surface Warfare Officer (GPA 3.0+)
  • 30,000 sign-on bonus + an additional $2,000 upon completion of Nuclear Power School
  • Will be stationed on either a Ballistic Missile Trident, Fast Attack, or Guided Missile nuclear-powered submarine or a Nimitz-class nuclear powered aircraft carrier
  • You will oversee everything from nuclear propulsion plant operations to weapon systems and navigational duties