Marine Corps MOS · Communications
2862 Ground Electronics Systems Maintenance Technician
Overview
Ground Electronics Systems Maintenance Technicians diagnose, repair, and modify ground electronics systems, including communications, navigation, networking, satellite link, jamming, broadcasting, and electromechanical equipment. They supervise maintenance activities, enforce quality control, manage parts and reports, coordinate equipment evacuation, and provide technical assistance during communication system installation and employment.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- digital and RF electronics fundamentals
- communications systems maintenance
- system-of-systems fault isolation
- use of electronic test and diagnostic equipment
- technical documentation and maintenance logs
- configuration management and version control
- quality assurance and inspection
- training and instruction of technicians
- maintenance planning and scheduling
- safety and ESD compliance
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Windows
- AERONET calculator
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Network Operations
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+ · Funded
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Technician
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- Industrial Electronics Technician (IND)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
- Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
- Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
- Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
- Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
Related Occupations
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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