Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

I31A

Electronics Standards Specialist

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performs intermediate level (FECL, FCL, and selected FAC, F phases) calibration of electronic test equipment used in production and maintenance of naval weapons, command and control and data processing systems within tolerances prescribed by cognizant Systems Commands and Project Managers. Repairs electrical/electronic test equipment in the process of, or incident to, calibration.

Core Skills

  • electronic standards calibration
  • precision measurement
  • test equipment repair
  • tolerance interpretation
  • metrology procedures
  • electrical troubleshooting
  • quality system compliance
  • measurement uncertainty control
  • technical calibration reporting

Common Certifications

  • ASQ Certified Calibration Technician
  • Certified Electronics Technician
  • ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
  • CompTIA A+
  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician

Civilian Career Paths

  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • ADMINISTRATION
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Certified Electronics Technician Associate
  • CompTIA A+
  • NIST Handbook 105 Metrology Training
  • ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor

Career Growth

  • ASQ Certified Calibration Technician
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
  • ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer

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.