Description
Submarine Ordnance Technicians serve as officer technical specialists in ballistic missile weapons systems including missile, missile launcher, missile fire control and warhead subsystems. They train and supervise personnel engaged in assembly, installation, operation, testing, maintenance, and repair of ballistic missile systems activities. They may serve as nuclear or conventional weapons repair officers, missile launcher repair officers, fire control repair officers, weapons officers, weapons assembly/production officers, quality assurance officers, or in various training activities, or in various operational and staff billets.
Core Skills
- weapons systems engineering oversight
- electro-mechanical troubleshooting leadership
- systems integration and testing
- configuration management
- technical training and mentoring
- maintenance program management
- fault analysis and root cause determination
- safety and compliance management
- technical documentation and reporting
- risk assessment and mitigation
- project and workload planning
- cross-functional coordination
- logistics and supply chain coordination
- team leadership
Common Certifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician Certification
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- FEMA Emergency Management Certifications (ICS 100/200/700/800)
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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