Navy NEC · Engineering
T39A In-Tube Conversion Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An In-Tube Conversion Technician converts Trident II tactical Fleet Ballistic Missiles to a test configuration. The technician performs these conversions in support of the Director, Strategic Systems Program's Flight Test Program.
Core Skills
- missile configuration control
- flight test preparation
- electromechanical assembly
- technical procedure execution
- test readiness verification
- explosive safety compliance
- configuration documentation
- quality assurance inspection
- systems integration support
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apache Hadoop
- Atlassian JIRA
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C++
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Extensible markup language XML
- JavaScript
- JUnit
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Career Growth
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
- Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
What the Work Involves
- Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
- Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
- Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
- Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
- Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Avionics Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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