Navy NEC · Engineering

T17A SSN 21 and SSN 688 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 21 and SSN 688 Class Electronic Warfare Support Equipment Maintenance Technician performs preventive and organizational maintenance on submarine electronic systems. The technician maintains the AN/BLQ-10(V), Type 8 and Type 18 periscopes, ADF/SUBIS, and TI-06 Integrated Submarine Imaging System.

Core Skills

  • electronic warfare maintenance
  • periscope system support
  • submarine imaging system maintenance
  • fault isolation
  • preventive maintenance
  • electro optical equipment testing
  • system alignment
  • technical manual interpretation
  • maintenance readiness reporting

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • C

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

  • Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
  • Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.

Related Occupations

  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians
  • Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
  • Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists and 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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