628X Electronics Specialty (Submarine) LDO

Core Skills

• electronics systems engineering
• radar and sonar systems integration
• navigation and fire-control systems maintenance oversight
• C4I systems planning and management
• systems installation and modernization planning
• test and evaluation of new electronic systems
• technical documentation review and development
• fault isolation and root cause analysis
• R&D liaison and feedback to engineering teams
• technical training and mentoring

Civilian Career Paths

• Electrical Engineering
• Network Engineering
• Systems Administration
• Project Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.

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