Do you have to join the navy to work for them?

Question

I want to be an Ocean Engineer/Naval Architect and am wondering if I have to join the navy to design ships for them. Also is working for the Navy a good decision compared to working for companies?

Answer 1

i dont think you can unless you have a spouse in the navy

but you shoul join anyways smartest thing youve everdone in your life.

Answer 2

You can work directly for the navy or become a contractor doing work for the navy. Go to www.usajobs.gov and you can search all of the DOD jobs.

Answer 3

Yes, you can work for the Navy without joining the Navy.  

Some government-paid civilians work at naval bases, if they have special knowledge, as you would have if you were an Ocean Engineer/Naval Architect.

It's a good decision because the benefits are very good (great health care and retirement package), but these sorts of jobs pay less than comparable non-government jobs.  Naval bases occasionally get shut down, but so do privately-owned companies.

Answer 4

I thought that u could work for the NAvy if u get a job with a company who has a contract with the DOD.