In the Military

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians perform work familiar to some military personnel.

Jobs in this career are similar to the following job classifications:

  • 2P011 Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Helper (Enlisted)
  • 2P031 Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Apprentice (Enlisted)
  • 2P051 Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Journeyman (Enlisted)
  • 2P071 Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Craftsman (Enlisted)
  • 2P091 Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Superintendent (Enlisted)
  • 2P0X1 Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (Enlisted)
  • 51T Test and Evaluation (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 92Y Unit Supply Specialist (Enlisted)

The following military occupations are no longer in active use:

  • 01C Mechanical Engineering Assistant (Enlisted)
  • 7910 Engineering Liaison Officer (Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • 7927 Naval Engineering Inspection Officer (Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • 7966 Naval Engineering Trials and Survey Officer (Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • 7974 Naval Engineering Officer, Ship Design (Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • 7984 Ship Type Engineering Officer (Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • 8004 Aeronautical Engineering Officer, Aircraft Mechanical, Electronic, Electrical and Safety Equipment (Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • 8015 Aircraft Armament Development Officer (Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • 8050 Launching, Recovery and Landing Aids Engineering Officer (Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • 8074 Ground Support Equipment and Ship Facilities Arrangement Officer (Commissioned or Warrant Officer)