Marine Corps MOS · IT & Cyber
2805 Electronics Maintenance Officer (Ground)
Overview
A Ground Electronics Maintenance Officer plans, supervises, and executes the installation, operation, and sustainment of ground electronics maintenance activities. The officer manages equipment readiness, work progress, and personnel training while overseeing recovery, salvage, and maintenance for radio, network, satellite communication, cryptographic, unmanned, fire control, sensor, robotic, and other electronic systems.
Core Skills
- electronics maintenance management
- IT and network sustainment planning
- installation and integration of ground electronics
- workcenter supervision and personnel development
- maintenance production control
- readiness reporting and metrics analysis
- troubleshooting oversight for radio and network systems
- coordination with operations, supply, and higher HQ
- training program development and delivery
- policy and SOP development
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Network Operations
- Systems Administration
- Project Management
- IT Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- CompTIA Server+
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA SecurityX
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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