military engineer

Military engineers perform technical and scientific functions in the military, such as the development of concepts for military technical equipment, support of the manufacturing of military equipment, and technical research, maintenance, and quality assurance.

Alternative Labels

army engineer

army engineer officer

ballistics engineer

combat engineer

combat technician

defence engineering adviser

defence engineering consultant

defence engineering expert

defence engineering specialist

defence manager

defence technician

defence technology engineer

defence technology engineering adviser

defence technology engineering consultant

defence technology engineering expert

defence technology engineering specialist

defense engineer

field engineer

weaponary developer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs advise superiors on military operations define technology strategy design engineering components ensure compliance with types of weapons examine engineering principles handle surveillance equipment maintain operational communications monitor military equipment use monitor technology trends oversee quality control perform ground-handling maintenance procedures supervise the maintenance of military equipment use different communication channels

Essential Knowledge

ICT project management methodologies algorithms design principles electricity principles engineering principles engineering processes geographic information systems logistics mechanical tools military drill military weaponry packaging engineering patents project commissioning project management quality standards risk management securities statistics surveillance methods surveying terminology

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse supply chain strategies apply information security policies assess danger in risk areas calibrate electronic instruments coordinate humanitarian aid missions coordinate patrols defend human rights design prototypes determine production feasibility devise military tactics ensure information security ensure public safety and security give battle commands identify security threats maintain electrical equipment maintain electronic equipment manage administrative systems manage budgets manage emergency procedures manage resources manage supplies manage troop deployment operate armoured fighting vehicles operate radio equipment perform data analysis perform maintenance on installed equipment perform military operations perform minor repairs to equipment perform physical stress tests on models perform resource planning perform risk analysis perform test run practice vigilance process data programme work according to incoming orders report test findings test electronic units use geographic information systems write situation reports

Optional Knowledge

Agile project management DevOps accounting application process aviation meteorology business intelligence business process modelling business processes camouflage computer equipment computer technology concepts of telecommunications control systems data mining decision support systems electrical engineering electronic and telecommunication equipment electronics principles energy geographic areas industrial research and development information confidentiality instrumentation equipment knowledge management law enforcement machine learning mathematical modelling mathematics mechanical engineering military aviation military code military combat techniques military logistics operational research politics public health quality assurance procedures radars risk identification robotic components scaffolding components sensors strategic planning supply chain management surveillance radars

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/555235ce-8c45-409b-a6c9-83e69c2d2bce

Status

released

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