Impulse Systems Specialist
The Impulse Systems Specialist is a specialized engineer either by training in the Academy or through hands on experience as an Enlisted Officer. The complexity of the impulse systems of any starship is further complicated by the different settings required for each ship. No two vessels have exactly the same system aboard, and all settings require careful maintenance and checks to ensure peek performance. On smaller vessels this task may be performed by the Chief Engineer, but larger vessel have a dedicated officer whose role to to ensure the impulse systems run under any condition.
A small team is assigned to the Impulse Systems Specialist which is made up from NCO personnel. S/he assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Impulse Systems Specialist reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.