Marine Corps MOS · Combat & Infantry

2887 Artillery Electronics Technician

Overview

An Artillery Electronics Technician diagnoses, aligns, modifies, and performs field level maintenance on artillery electronics systems. The technician troubleshoots and repairs target acquisition, radar, acoustic counter fire, meteorological, survey, digital fire control, and other artillery electronic systems while documenting work and requisitioning parts.

Core Skills

  • electronics troubleshooting and repair
  • radar and sensor systems maintenance
  • digital fire control systems support
  • test equipment operation
  • technical documentation interpretation
  • preventive and corrective maintenance
  • system calibration and alignment
  • fault isolation and root cause analysis
  • logistics and parts requisition
  • training end users on systems

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Circuit evaluation software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
  • Database software

Civilian Career Paths

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunications
  • Radio Frequency Engineering

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded
  • Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) · Funded
  • Certified Laser Repair Technician (CLRT)
  • Electronics Module AC (EM2)
  • Electronics Module Analog (EM3)

Career Growth

  • Electronics Module Comprehensive (EM5)
  • Electronics Module DC (EM1)
  • Electronics Module Digital (EM4)
  • Balancing and Interchange Certification (BI)
  • Balancing, Interchange, and Transmission Operator Certification (BT)

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.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  • Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
  • Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.

Related Occupations

  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
  • Robotics Technicians

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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