Submarine Service
The Royal Navy’s most exceptional personnel carrying out our most highly classified missions - that’s life in the Submarine Service
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Submariners are some of the Royal Navy’s most exceptional personnel. That’s because you don’t just need to know how to do your job. You also need to know how every bit of the boat works, from its cutting-edge sonar, to its propulsion systems. Learn more about what it means to join one of our most elite teams.

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Royal Navy Marine Engineer (Submariner)

Royal Navy Weapons Engineer (Submariner)
The world-renowned silent service
Unseen and unhindered, we‘re the silent strength protecting from beneath the waves. We’re responsible for highly classified, stealth, elite operations – and Trident, our nuclear deterrent.
- About you
- What you'll do
- What you'll get
Life under the waves isn‘t for the faint-hearted. You‘ll be resilient, brave, prepared for any challenge and willing to learn on the job.
Most importantly, you‘ll be a team player. We live, work and socialise together. Everyone on board, from the most junior rating to the Commanding Officer, is part of one team.
Whatever your background, qualifications you can excel in our submarine service. You will take on a role suited to your skills and experience, and we will train you to be a leader. You'll play a key part in our silent under sea operations and be someone who enjoys teamwork, fitness, problem-solving, and working with high standards.