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C27A Submarine Carry-on Equipment Technician

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

Overview

A Submarine Carry On Equipment Technician performs organizational level maintenance on submarine cryptologic carry on equipment. The technician maintains Cluster Snoop AN/USQ-149(V), Ruthless Raven, Special Sensor Technologies Core Systems, and associated equipment.

Minimum clearance: TS/SCI

Core Skills

  • submarine electronics maintenance
  • cryptologic equipment support
  • organizational level maintenance
  • fault isolation
  • electronic test equipment use
  • component replacement
  • sensor system support
  • maintenance documentation
  • equipment readiness tracking

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
  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Telecommunications

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)

Career Growth

  • Wireless Communications Electronics Technician (WCM)
  • RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
  • Fiber Optics Technician (Outside Plant) (FOT-OSP)
  • 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 C27A

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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