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ET Electronics Technician
Overview
Electronics Technicians perform, supervise, and manage preventive and corrective maintenance on cryptographic, radar, navigation, and C4I systems. They calibrate, configure, and align these systems using 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
- configuration and alignment of RF systems
- adherence to security procedures
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
- Telecommunications
- Network Operations
- Electrical Engineering
- Systems Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Alternating Current (BEE-AC) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Analog (BEE-A) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Digital (BEE-D) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Direct Current (BEE-DC) · Funded
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) · Funded
- Ship Radar Endorsement
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded
- CEDIA Certified Integrated Systems Technician (IST)
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) · Funded
Also Common
- Computer Service Technician (CST)
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.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into ET. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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