Description
Missile Technicians (MT) perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on the Strategic Weapons System (SWS) on Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) or the Attack Weapons System (AWS) on Guided Missile Submarines (SSGN); operate and maintain the TRIDENT missile, the AWS, Fire Control Systems (FCS), missile systems, launcher systems, and associated support and test equipment; perform operational readiness tests of systems adhering to safety precautions applicable to missile explosive devices, missile hydraulics and missile testing; and participate in missile handling evolutions.
Core Skills
- missile and launcher systems maintenance
- electro-mechanical troubleshooting
- weapons fire control systems operation
- test equipment operation and diagnostics
- preventive and corrective maintenance planning
- safety and explosive ordnance handling procedures
- system calibration and alignment
- technical documentation use and update
- root cause analysis and fault isolation
- configuration and inventory control
- teamwork in high-security environments
- readiness testing and certification support
Common Certifications
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800)
- Firearms Instructor Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
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