Description
Fire Control Technicians (FT) operate and maintain advanced electronic equipment and computers used in submarine Combat Control Systems (CCS), Over-the-Horizon (OTH) systems, Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS), imaging, and weapons systems; participate in weapons handling functions; participate in the employment of Navy-guided missiles and underwater weapons systems; and operate and maintain non-tactical computer systems and peripherals.
Core Skills
- digital and analog electronics troubleshooting
- fire control and weapons control systems operation
- embedded systems and real-time computing
- systems integration and interoperability
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- fault isolation using technical documentation
- reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and schematics
- test equipment operation and calibration
- networked combat system operations
- configuration management and baseline control
- technical report and maintenance log writing
- adherence to safety and explosive handling procedures
- root cause analysis
- hardware replacement and board-level repair
- team operations in high-stress environments
Common Certifications
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications (ICS 100/200/700/800)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt)
- State POST Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.