NEC
727A
Electromagnetic Compatibility Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs specialized duties to recognize and report Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) during scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. Responsible for the ship's Topside Electromagnetic (EM) Control Drawing, verifies placement and condition of EM control measures and corrects or reports discrepancies. Performs standardized Industrial and Divisional Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) work practices. Sustains EMC/RADHAZ certification in accordance with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) in support of Navy Task Assignment (NTA) 5.5.6.1 Control Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Assist Communication and Radar Planning using Real Time Spectrum Operations (RTSO) in support of NTA 5.5.6 Perform Spectrum Management.
Core Skills
- electromagnetic interference detection
- electromagnetic compatibility testing
- spectrum management
- radio frequency measurement
- radar and communications planning
- radiation hazard control
- electromagnetic control documentation
- equipment placement inspection
- technical compliance reporting
Common Certifications
- iNARTE EMC Engineer
- iNARTE EMC Technician
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- ETA International Certified Electronics Technician
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWNA
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ETA International Certified Electronics Technician
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWNA
- CompTIA Network+
Career Growth
- iNARTE EMC Technician
- iNARTE EMC Engineer
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) CWDP
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.