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Inside the Silent Service: Nuclear Engineering, Submarines, and the Future of Warfare
In this episode of Micro Journeys, Daniel Marrujo sits down with Rear Admiral Lorin Selby to explore a career shaped by resilience, curiosity, and technological foresight. What begins as a childhood dream of becoming an astronaut takes an unexpected turn, ultimately leading Selby into the silent service of submarines and a decades-long journey at the intersection of leadership, engineering, and national security. The conversation highlights how early setbacks can become catalysts for purpose and long-term impact.
Selby reflects on his progression through the U.S. Navy submarine force, from nuclear engineering and command at sea to senior roles shaping acquisition, research, and development. Along the way, he shares candid insights into the realities of leadership, the rigor of the nuclear Navy, and the systemic challenges that slow the adoption of critical technologies. The discussion expands into the future of warfare, unmanned systems, digital engineering, and the growing need for speed and agility in defense innovation.
Ultimately, the episode underscores a clear solution: aligning technology, capital, and decision-making to move faster than adversaries. By embracing digital tools, empowering experimentation, and leveraging both public and private investment, Selby argues that the Navy—and the nation—can maintain its strategic edge in an increasingly competitive world.
- (01:30) How losing the dream of becoming an astronaut redirected Selby toward submarines and nuclear engineering
- (05:26) What it takes to earn dolphins and lead inside the demanding culture of the nuclear Navy
- (17:37) Why command at sea is as much about culture and trust as it is about technical mastery
- (31:54) The flaws in traditional acquisition processes—and how digital engineering can reduce risk
- (41:13) Why speed of technology adoption has become a national security imperative
- (48:06) How unmanned systems and the “small, agile, many” strategy could define the future of warfare
- Daniel Marrujo
- Real Admiral Lorin Selby
- TSS Website
Learn more about TSS: https://tss.llc/micro-journeys-podcast/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Trusted Strategic SolutionsIn this episode of Micro Journeys, Daniel Marrujo sits down with Rear Admiral Lorin Selby to explore a career shaped by resilience, curiosity, and technological foresight. What begins as a childhood dream of becoming an astronaut takes an unexpected turn, ultimately leading Selby into the silent service of submarines and a decades-long journey at the intersection of leadership, engineering, and national security. The conversation highlights how early setbacks can become catalysts for purpose and long-term impact.
Selby reflects on his progression through the U.S. Navy submarine force, from nuclear engineering and command at sea to senior roles shaping acquisition, research, and development. Along the way, he shares candid insights into the realities of leadership, the rigor of the nuclear Navy, and the systemic challenges that slow the adoption of critical technologies. The discussion expands into the future of warfare, unmanned systems, digital engineering, and the growing need for speed and agility in defense innovation.
Ultimately, the episode underscores a clear solution: aligning technology, capital, and decision-making to move faster than adversaries. By embracing digital tools, empowering experimentation, and leveraging both public and private investment, Selby argues that the Navy—and the nation—can maintain its strategic edge in an increasingly competitive world.
- (01:30) How losing the dream of becoming an astronaut redirected Selby toward submarines and nuclear engineering
- (05:26) What it takes to earn dolphins and lead inside the demanding culture of the nuclear Navy
- (17:37) Why command at sea is as much about culture and trust as it is about technical mastery
- (31:54) The flaws in traditional acquisition processes—and how digital engineering can reduce risk
- (41:13) Why speed of technology adoption has become a national security imperative
- (48:06) How unmanned systems and the “small, agile, many” strategy could define the future of warfare
- Daniel Marrujo
- Real Admiral Lorin Selby
- TSS Website
Learn more about TSS: https://tss.llc/micro-journeys-podcast/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.