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Welcome to the Future of the U.S. Navy

 

A landmark research facility headquartered in San Diego for more than 80 years, NIWC Pacific has a workforce of more than 5,200 scientists, researchers, engineers, technicians and support personnel and is a member of an exclusive network of research labs that comprise the Department of Defense's biggest brain trust.

 

Who We Are

Our Mission

Conduct research, development, prototyping, engineering, test and evaluation, installation, and sustainment of integrated information warfare capabilities and services across all warfighting domains with emphasis on Basic and Applied Research and Tactical Systems Afloat and Ashore in order to drive innovation and warfighter information advantage.

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Do You Love STEM?

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Our goal is to build skills and STEM confidence through hands-on learning activities using Navy themes.
STEM ROCKS

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Give yourself an edge and discover all the most important skills you'll need to make your mark after graduation.
UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS

Be A New Professional

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This is a perfect opportunity to bridge the gap between academic training and your professional career path.
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Meet Our Team

"NIWC Pacific is an amazing team of talented individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds. We are and will remain at the forefront of Naval innovation as we work to develop and deliver cutting-edge solutions that benefit the Warfighter."

Capt. Patrick “Metro” McKenna, Commanding Officer


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NIWC Pacific collaborates on potential of AI for maritime security, defense

by Ashley Nekoui - 18 Mar 2024 - News

Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific hosted the eighth annual workshop on Naval

NIWC Pacific empowers Sailors to perform first ‘Sailor Capable Install’

by Maison Piedfort - 14 Mar 2024 - News

SAN DIEGO — U.S. Navy Sailors onboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) completed the first “Sailor Capable,”

Meet one of the Navy’s model ship builders

by Maison Piedfort - 27 Feb 2024 - News

SAN DIEGO — That large white arch you see looping over the horizon from downtown San Diego on a

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Navy Acting chief technology addresses an audience during the eighth annual Naval Applications of Machine Learning (NAML) workshop NIWC Pacific collaborates on potential of AI for maritime security, defense
NIWC Pacific collaborates on potential of AI for maritime security, defense
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A graphic illustration showing a computer with a logo being designed by the NIWC Pacific Corporate Communications by the graphics team. A graphic illustration showing work done at NIWC Pacific Corporate Communications by the graphics team.
A graphic illustration showing work done at NIWC Pacific Corporate Communications by the graphics team.
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A graphic illustration featuring a camera, a computer with a logo being developed and an editor writing notes for a article. Work done at NIWC Pacific Corporate Communications
Work done at NIWC Pacific Corporate Communications
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Photo of two NIWC Pacific employees. Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR)
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR)
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Captain McKenna speaking at a podium microphone Capt. Patrick McKenna, commanding officer, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, delivers his first remarks as commanding officer during a change of command and retirement ceremony at NIWC Pacific May 4, 2023.
Capt. Patrick McKenna, commanding officer, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, delivers his first remarks as commanding officer during a change of command and retirement ceremony at NIWC Pacific May 4, 2023.
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Nancy Norton speaking in front of a podium microphone Guest speaker retired Vice Adm. Nancy A. Norton, former director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and the commander of the Joint Force Headquarters Department of Defense Information Networ
Guest speaker retired Vice Adm. Nancy A. Norton, former director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and the commander of the Joint Force Headquarters Department of Defense Information Networ
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Color Guard holding flags in front of saluting sailors under a white tent. Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific Color Guard parades the colors during a change of command and retirement ceremony at NIWC Pacific May 4, 2023
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific Color Guard parades the colors during a change of command and retirement ceremony at NIWC Pacific May 4, 2023
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Group of people at table listening to Jerich Macabante brief in front of a presentation on a video wall NIWC Atlantic and NIWC Pacific Collaborate with University of Hawaii to Create Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
NIWC Atlantic and NIWC Pacific Collaborate with University of Hawaii to Create Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
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Lisa Cheng briefing in front of a presentation on a video wall. NIWC Atlantic and NIWC Pacific Collaborate with University of Hawaii to Create Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
NIWC Atlantic and NIWC Pacific Collaborate with University of Hawaii to Create Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
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Aris Carols standing while talking to a lady sitting down. Three people behind him are watching him speak. NIWC Atlantic and NIWC Pacific Collaborate with University of Hawaii to Create Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
NIWC Atlantic and NIWC Pacific Collaborate with University of Hawaii to Create Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
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Next Level Podcast

Getting there won’t be easy, but we’re going to try anyway. Join us as New Professional scientists and engineers talk about taking information warfare to the next level. Welcome to the future of the U.S. Navy with Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific


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