Royal Navy Careers

Cool under pressure? Welcome on board

We're looking for skilled engineers who'll thrive in some of the most demanding workplaces around the world, on board one of our high-tech nuclear submarines or ships.

You'll be responsible for vital equipment from sensitive electronics and combat systems to massive gas-turbine engines or a nuclear reactor. On top of providing expertise, you'll be leading a team of highly skilled technicians ensuring all this technology stays operational, even when you're under pressure.


Working on our ships

As a Marine or Weapons Engineer Officer on one of our ships, you could be working in a cutting-edge Type 45 Destroyer like HMS Daring. Reporting directly to the Captain, you'll be responsible for ensuring the combat or propulsion systems are operational and at maximum efficiency, in conflict and during humanitarian and peacetime missions.

Working on our nuclear submarines

As a Marine or Weapons Engineer Officer Submariner, you'll be working in one of our Trident Missile-carrying submarines or the latest Astute-class submarines. You'll report directly to the Captain and be responsible for a number of systems, including weapons or support and even a nuclear reactor.


Keeping your career in mind

The Royal Navy is one of the most attractive places to work as an engineer. Aside from the unique and varied experience, our training opportunities and rewards are exceptional.

After eight months of officer training at Britannia Royal Navy College in Dartmouth, you'll complete another 10 months' professional training at one of our top establishments and at sea. With continued career progression, there's no faster route to a professional accreditation as a chartered or incorporated engineer.


What are the rewards?

You'll enjoy generous benefits as an Engineer Officer, starting with the following basic package:

• £29,587 starting salary*
• six weeks' annual paid holiday
• free medical and dental care
• fast-track accreditation to chartered or incorporated engineer

Find out more about your future as a Royal Navy Engineer Officer.

Visit our website, download the Engineer Officer Challenge app or find us on Facebook.

*Salary and pay details correct (1 April 2010)