Weapon Engineer Officer Royal Navy

Become: Weapon Engineer Officer Royal Navy

Holding British citizenship and aged between 17 and 29, you have an engineering or computer science based degree. You are a confident decision maker, comfortable both leading - and being part of - a team and enjoy problem solving. Selection is by competitive entry, conducted by the Admiralty Interview Board (AIB). This role is available both within the surface and submarine flotillas.

About: Weapon Engineer Officer Royal Navy

The Royal Navy (RN) is the oldest of the UK Armed Services and operates world-wide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. "First and foremost a fighting force, the RN serves alongside allies in conflicts around the world. We also protect Britain's ports, fishing grounds and merchant ships and help tackle international smuggling, terrorism and piracy. Increasingly, we're involved in humanitarian and relief missions, where our skills, discipline and resourcefulness make a real difference to people's lives" (Royal Navy Career Guide Version 3)

This role entails overseeing the maintenance and operational availability of all the ship's combat, communications and IT systems. On shore, you might be part of a team developing new systems and equipment or training the next generation of technicians.