Navy NEC · Engineering

T36A Fleet Ballistic Missile Weapons and Navigation System Technician: Special Category

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

Overview

A Fleet Ballistic Missile Weapons and Navigation System Technician in the special category performs duties required by the current assignment. The technician's specific responsibilities follow the requirements of that assignment.

Core Skills

  • strategic systems support
  • weapons system operations
  • navigation system support
  • technical maintenance
  • operational readiness reporting
  • qualification program support
  • technical documentation
  • cross division coordination

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
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Training and Education

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)

Career Growth

  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
  • 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.

Defense contractor jobs for T36A

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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