Navy NEC · Engineering
T15A SSBN Class Electronic Warfare Support (ES) Equipment Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An SSBN Class Electronic Warfare Support Equipment Maintenance Technician performs preventive and organizational maintenance on submarine electronic systems. The technician maintains the Type 8B/J Periscope, Type 15L Periscope, and AN/WLR-8(V)5.
Core Skills
- electronic warfare maintenance
- periscope system maintenance
- electronic fault isolation
- optical equipment inspection
- preventive maintenance
- test and measurement
- equipment alignment
- technical documentation
- submarine sensor readiness
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
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- ETA Radio Frequency Interference Mitigation (RFIM)
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
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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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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