Marine Systems Engineering Officer

Overview

As a member of the military, Marine Systems Engineers are responsible for the readiness, operation and maintenance of propulsion and ancillary systems, power generation and distribution, auxiliary systems, ship’s service systems, ship and machinery control systems, hull structure, ship’s stability, damage control, and the integration of these systems.

They analyze the state of their systems, equipment and personnel, predict their requirement for naval operations and advise Command accordingly. The primary role of a Marine Systems Engineer is to provide technical expertise, advice and leadership in support of:

• Day-to-day naval operations and maintenance of marine systems in ships and submarines
• The continuous renewal of the Fleet through modernization and replacement of naval marine systems and equipment, including:
  • Design
  • Development
  • Acquisition
  • Construction
  • Disposal
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