Navy NEC · Engineering

T20A SSN 774 Class Navigation and Ship’s Electronic Equipment Technician

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

Overview

SSN 774 class navigation and ship’s electronic equipment technicians operate submarine navigation equipment and related electronic systems. They perform organizational preventive and corrective maintenance on AN/WSN-7(A), AN/WSN-7(B), AN/BPS-16, Central Atmosphere Monitoring System Mark II, Digital Electromagnetic Log, and Ship Control systems.

Core Skills

  • submarine navigation systems
  • ship control systems
  • radar operation
  • atmosphere monitoring
  • electronic log operation
  • preventive maintenance
  • corrective maintenance
  • fault isolation
  • technical documentation

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
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunications

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist

Career Growth

  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • NMEA Marine Electronics Installer
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Also Common

  • IPC J-STD-001 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.

Defense contractor jobs for T20A

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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