Navy NEC · Engineering

T13A SSN 774 and SSGN 726 Class Electronic Warfare Support (ES) Equipment Maintenance Technician

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

Overview

An SSN 774 and SSGN 726 Class Electronic Warfare Support Equipment Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance on submarine electronic equipment. The technician also conducts organizational maintenance on the AN/BLQ-10(V) system.

Core Skills

  • electronic warfare system maintenance
  • preventive maintenance
  • fault isolation
  • electronic test equipment use
  • system inspection
  • technical order interpretation
  • equipment alignment
  • maintenance documentation
  • electromagnetic environment awareness

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

  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Telecommunications
  • Signals Intelligence

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • ETA Radio Frequency Interference Mitigation (RFIM)
  • CompTIA Network+

Career Growth

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist

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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