Navy NEC · Engineering
Q35A SSN 774 Block I/II Weapons Equipment Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The SSN 774 Block I/II Weapons Equipment Technician operates, maintains, and repairs underwater launch systems aboard SSN 774 Block I/II class submarines. This technician safely loads, unloads, ships, and stores weapons equipment while troubleshooting and maintaining Vertical Launch Systems on the first two flights of the class.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- underwater launch systems
- vertical launch system maintenance
- weapons equipment handling
- mechanical troubleshooting
- electromechanical diagnostics
- hazardous materials handling
- configuration control
- preventive maintenance
- technical procedure compliance
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Certified Quality Improvement Associate
Career Growth
- Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification
Also Common
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
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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