Navy NEC · Engineering
T31A SSBN SSI4 Electronics Technician (NAVIGATION) Maintainer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Electronics Technician rating
Overview
An SSBN SSI4 Electronics Technician Navigation Maintainer performs organizational level maintenance, intermediate level maintenance, or both aboard SSBN 726 class submarines. The maintainer works on Trident II D-5 SSI INC 4 Strategic Weapon System navigation systems, forward electronics, and Quartermaster equipment.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- navigation systems maintenance
- electronic circuit troubleshooting
- intermediate level repair
- system calibration and testing
- technical manual interpretation
- preventive maintenance scheduling
- submarine qualified operations
- equipment readiness reporting
- quartermaster equipment support
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
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Telecommunications
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
Career Growth
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
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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