Description
Electronics Technician (ET) operates, maintains, repairs, calibrates, tunes, and adjusts electronic equipment used for communication, cryptography, detection, recognition, identification, navigation, and electronic surveillance. An electronics technician (ET) is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair and management of sophisticated electronic equipment, including command and control systems, shipboard weapons, guidance and fire-control systems, communications receivers and transmitters, data and voice-encryption equipment, navigation and search radar, tactical electronic detection systems, and electronic navigation equipment.
Core Skills
- electronics maintenance and repair
- RF and radio systems troubleshooting
- communications systems integration
- cryptographic equipment support
- radar and sensor systems maintenance
- navigation and GPS systems support
- test equipment operation and calibration
- soldering and component-level repair
- technical documentation and schematics reading
- preventive maintenance planning
- system-level diagnostics
- configuration and alignment of electronic systems
- field service operations
- safety and ESD practices
- technical training and mentoring
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
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