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ETV Electronics Technician, Submarine, Navigation
Overview
An Electronics Technician, Submarine, Navigation operates and maintains electronic equipment used to detect, track, recognize, and identify maritime vessels and navigational aids. The technician operates and maintains submarine navigation and control systems, develops navigation plans, maintains accurate navigation data, and procures, corrects, uses, and stows navigation publications and charts.
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
- use of technical manuals and schematics
- preventive maintenance scheduling and execution
- alarm and monitoring system configuration
- ship control and instrumentation support
- watchstanding in high-security environments
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
- Electrical Engineering
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN)
- 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
Career Growth
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) · Funded
- Fiber Optics Technician (Outside Plant) (FOT-OSP) · Funded
- Basic Composites
- Certified Alarm Security Technician (CAST)
Also Common
- Electronics Module AC (EM2)
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.
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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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