Navy NEC · Communications

C26A AN/SSQ-137 Ship’s Signal Exploitation Equipment- SSEE Maintenance Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

An AN/SSQ-137 Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment Maintenance Technician performs mobile cryptologic maintenance on systems installed aboard United States naval combatants. The technician configures, tests, certifies, troubleshoots, repairs, or replaces electronic equipment, antennas, interface networks, and ancillary equipment while implementing information assurance policy.

Minimum clearance: TS/SCI

Core Skills

  • cryptologic equipment maintenance
  • electronic troubleshooting
  • system configuration
  • equipment testing and certification
  • antenna maintenance
  • interface network support
  • component replacement
  • information assurance
  • technical documentation

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

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunications
  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Network Operations

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist

Career Growth

  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
  • RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)

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.

Defense contractor jobs for C26A

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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