I applied through university. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at US Navy (Seattle, WA) in Jan 2011
Interview
Meet a recruiter on a college campus, had a quick 1 on 1 interview. After I sent them my transcripts, we set up an onsite interview. Gov't paid for everything. Onsite interview was 4 other candidates and we mostly just walking around the shipyard, talking to random people. Had a 1 on 1 with the 'boss-to-be' and a group interview with people who would be my coworkers.
All candidates had to then reapply online and go through usajobs.gov . After about 3 months, I got a phone call asking if I was still interested.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you had to work with non-engineers.
I applied through university. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at US Navy (Washington, DC)
Interview
You are flown into DC the day prior to interview day. There are 3-4 technical interviews (45 min long) followed by 5-10 minute interview with the Admiral, all in one day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Out of the various officer career paths in the nuclear Navy (Fleet Officer, Power School Instructor, and Nuclear Engineer), why do you want to be a Nuclear Engineer.
I applied online. I interviewed at US Navy (Los Angeles, CA) in Dec 2020
Interview
The recruiter lets you take an aptitude test, asks for basic information such as your education, and you have to go through medical screening and boom you're enrolled. Note, this is not an engineering position by any sense of the word. Nuclear engineer is a technician position and you have to go through a year of trade school.
I applied in-person. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at US Navy in Oct 2018
Interview
Show up to recruiting office, take test and if you’re smart enough sign paperwork for nuclear option. Need to be drug free and a clean background check to sign up for this job.
