Navy NEC · Engineering
T31B SSBN 826 Class Electronics Technician Journeyman
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Electronics Technician rating
Overview
An SSBN 826 Class Electronics Technician Journeyman operates and performs organizational maintenance on Strategic Weapon System navigation systems under senior supervision. The technician conducts startup, initialization, shutdown, calibration, emergency procedures, and equipment checkouts aboard SSBN 826 class submarines or at support facilities.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- strategic navigation system operation
- system startup and shutdown
- equipment initialization
- navigation system calibration
- emergency procedure execution
- operational readiness testing
- electronic fault isolation
- technical documentation
- supervised submarine maintenance
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 Electronics Technician (CET)
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
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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