Navy
IT/Cyber

Rating

ET

Electronics Technician

Description

Electronics Technicians (ET) perform, supervise, and manage the preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration, configuration, and alignment of cryptographic, radar, navigation, and Command, Control, Computer, Communication, and Intelligence (C4I) systems, utilizing test equipment and technical drawings.

Core Skills

  • electronics troubleshooting and repair
  • preventive and corrective maintenance
  • cryptographic equipment maintenance
  • radar systems maintenance
  • navigation systems maintenance
  • C4I systems support
  • use of electronic test equipment
  • reading schematics and technical drawings
  • soldering and cable fabrication
  • fault isolation and diagnostics
  • configuration and alignment of RF systems
  • technical documentation and logkeeping
  • adherence to security procedures
  • time management and prioritization
  • teamwork in operational environments
  • customer and end-user support

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco CCNA
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Civilian Career Paths

  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

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