Description
Electronics Technicians, Submarine, Navigation (ETV) operate and perform maintenance on electronic equipment used for detection, tracking, recognition, and identification of maritime vessels and navigational aids; operate and perform maintenance on Interior Communications (IC), alarms, warnings and indicators, ship's control, entertainment, atmosphere control, instrumentation, and control systems; operate and maintain radar, gyrocompass, inertial navigation, and auxiliary equipment used to safely and accurately navigate all classes of submarines; maintain highly accurate navigation data for use by external systems and subsystems; develop and execute navigation plans; perform ship control, navigation, and lookout duties; procure, correct, use, and stow navigation publications and charts; and stand watch as assistants to Officers of the Deck (OOD) and navigators.
Core Skills
- operation of submarine navigation and sensor systems
- maintenance of radar and navigation electronics
- interior communications systems maintenance
- gyrocompass and inertial navigation system upkeep
- fault isolation on complex electronic systems
- digital and analog electronics troubleshooting
- use of technical manuals and schematics
- preventive maintenance scheduling and execution
- alarm and monitoring system configuration
- ship control and instrumentation support
- secure communications and OPSEC awareness
- watchstanding in high-security environments
- documentation of maintenance and system status
- team coordination in constrained environments
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET) – Journeyman
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I
- GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)
- CompTIA Linux+
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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