2171 Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer

Core Skills

• electro-optical systems troubleshooting
• laser rangefinder and designator maintenance
• night vision device repair and alignment
• fire control system diagnostics and adjustment
• analog and digital electronics fundamentals
• optics and lens assembly alignment
• test equipment use (multimeters, oscilloscopes, Boresight/Collimation tools)
• preventive and corrective maintenance
• technical manual interpretation and use
• maintenance documentation and shop administration

Civilian Career Paths

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
• Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
• Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.