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.
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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.
- 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.
Aircraft
Maintain the most advanced aircraft, like the Merlin Mk2 Submarine Hunter, and keep airborne missions on track.
Communication systems
Enable the secure exchange of mission-critical and top-secret info with specialist communications and IT equipment.
Marine systems
Find innovative solutions to ensure our state-of-the-art warships are powered, maintained, and ready for action.
Submarines
Work as an engineer in the top-secret Submarine Service and enjoy perks like extra pay, bonuses, and time-off.
Weaponry
Ensure our powerful kit is spot on and ready to perform in any situation, from highly sensitive radar to missile systems.
I can't think of many challenges as exciting as maintaining an aircraft carrier
Life as a Royal Navy engineer
Being a Royal Navy Engineer means getting stuck into some seriously important work from the day you start, all while developing next-level skills, traveling the world and earning a wage. Ready to find your place?
What we learned during training
My story: Danny, Engineering technician
My story: Beth, Marine Engineering Officer (Submariner)
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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