Nuclear Propulsion Officer Training Program

Unlock your future with the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Training Program! This opportunity is specially designed for current undergraduate students pursuing degrees in mathematics, engineering, physics, or chemistry. Join us to get paid while you complete your education and secure a guaranteed Navy commissioning program.

As a Surface Warfare Officer (Nuclear):

• Earn a monthly salary exceeding $4,000 for up to 30 months before graduating.
• Receive a one-time sign-on bonus of $15,000, plus an additional $2,000 bonus upon completing your nuclear propulsion training.
• Enjoy military healthcare benefits throughout your time in the program.

As a Nuclear Submarine Officer:

• Enjoy a salary over $4,000 per month for up to 30 months leading up to your graduation.
• Benefit from an immediate one-time sign-on bonus of $15,000, alongside a $2,000 bonus once you finish nuclear propulsion training.
• Provide for your health with military healthcare benefits during your studies.

Interested candidates should reach out to their local Navy Officer Programs Recruiter to explore the chance of joining a fleet visit, which is an all-expenses-paid 3-day trip to visit an active submarine and meet with serving Submarine Officers. This visit occurs monthly, with no obligation to enlist to participate.

As a Naval Reactor Engineer:

• Earn a monthly salary exceeding $4,000 for up to 18 months before your graduation.
• Receive a one-time sign-on bonus of $15,000 for joining.
• Stay healthy with military healthcare benefits while in the program.

Reach out to your local Navy Officer Programs Recruiter to discuss the opportunity to attend a Naval Reactors visit—an all-expenses-paid 3-day trip to the Navy Yard in Washington, DC, to meet current Naval Reactor Engineers. These visits are organized twice a year, with no obligation to join the program to attend.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be a U.S. citizen (dual citizens will need to renounce non-U.S. citizenship).
• You should be at least 19 years old and less than 29 years old at commissioning (waivers up to 35 years may be available for select positions).
• Pass a medical examination.
• Pass a background investigation.

Education Requirements: Candidates must be graduates or students of an accredited college or university in the United States or in U.S. territories, pursuing a BA, BS, or MS (preferably in technical fields).

You can apply as early as:

• 30 months before completing an undergraduate degree for Surface Warfare (Nuclear), Submarine, and Instructor positions.
• 18 months before completion for Naval Reactors Engineers.
• 12 months prior to completing a master's degree for all NUPOC positions.

Additional Academic Requirements:

• One academic year of calculus completed.
• One academic year of calculus-based physics completed.
• A competitive GPA with a minimum grade of B in all technical courses (minimum grade of C in technical courses for Nuclear Submarine and Surface Warfare Officer candidates).

General qualifications may vary based on your intention to serve either Active Duty or Reserve Duty and whether you are currently serving, have served previously, or have never served before.