Navy NEC · Engineering
T16A SSGN Navigation Maintenance Electronics Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Electronics Technician rating
Overview
An SSGN Navigation Maintenance Electronics Technician troubleshoots and maintains electronic equipment aboard SSGN submarines. The technician works on navigation, radar, ship control, interior communications, and other selected electronic equipment.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- navigation system maintenance
- radar system maintenance
- ship control electronics
- interior communications maintenance
- electronic fault isolation
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- test equipment operation
- systems integration
- technical maintenance documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
- Linux
Civilian Career Paths
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- NMEA 2000® Certified Installer
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- ETA Radio Frequency Interference Mitigation (RFIM)
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.
- Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
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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