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Engineering

Becoming a Royal Navy Engineer is your opportunity to go behind the scenes with some of our most advanced tech. Just bring your natural skills and we’ll provide all the training you need to succeed.

Want to know more about Engineering?

Register Interest

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As an engineer in the Royal Navy you'll be called on to deploy your skills in some of the world's most high impact situations - because technology is at the heart of everything we do. 

It means the variety of engineering roles available to you in the Royal Navy is unrivalled. And the technical knowledge you'll develop goes far beyond anything you would learn as a civilian.

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- Work with the latest tech. Aircraft, ships, submarines, weapons, and communication systems - or even nuclear power.

- Train with the very best. World-class training comes as standard – no matter where you begin your career.

- Save the cost of university. Get a degree on the job, or get a bursary towards your degree and have a job waiting for you on the other side.

- Earn your qualifications. Want to achieve basic qualifications, looking for an alternative to university, or wanting to achieve chartered status? You can get all that and more here.

- Enjoy an exciting career. This is not a 9 to 5. You’ll be working in innovative environments with like-minded tech enthusiasts.

What you can do

Each day brings a fresh challenge. Our engineers have the know-how to find simple solutions to complex problems – fast.
“I was leading a team of engineers from the start, so my decisions really count – and have real consequences, too. Four years in, I’m working hard towards becoming chartered, so I’m very busy. But good busy.”

 

John, 30, Engineering Officer Professional

How to join

It’s different to a civilian job, which is why the joining process is really in-depth and can seem long. It might seem a lot, but don’t worry, we’ll be supporting you every step of the way.

Step 1: Register interest
Choose your entry level, complete a short form and we’ll email you a link to complete a full application.

Step 2: Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA)
So we can understand more about you, we ask you to take a short aptitude test.

Step 3: Interview
Just like any other job, we’ll conduct a formal interview to confirm suitability of your chosen profession followed by discussion of your preferred roles.

Step 4: Candidate Preparation Course (CPC)
This is a four-day induction to life in the Royal Navy, which include fitness and medical assessments.


Step 5: Training
Once you pass your security check, you’ll be offered a place at HMS Raleigh to commence your initial training.

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Work with the latest tech

Our engineers work at the cutting-edge of technology: aircraft, ships, submarines, weapons, and communication systems. You could work with industry leaders, develop new components, or gain expertise in nuclear power. The opportunities are many.

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Train with the very best

Our leading tech is only as good as the engineers who keep it in order. That means world-class training comes as standard – no matter where you begin your career. Few engineering careers offer this level of thrilling, in-depth training.

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Earn your qualifications

Whether you’re new to engineering and want to achieve basic qualifications, looking for an alternative to university, or wanting to achieve chartered status – your experience here offers unparalleled opportunities to get your qualifications for the future.

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Build an exciting career

This is not a 9 to 5. You’ll be working in innovative environments with like-minded tech enthusiasts. Whether you already have qualifications, hands-on skills, or just a knack for fixing things – there’s something for everyone in our engineering branch.

How to join

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Register your interest today and we’ll be in touch to help you find your fit.

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