NEC
V00B
Radar (AN/SPS-40E) Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
A Radar AN/SPS 40E Technician maintains and repairs the AN/SPS 40E shipboard air search radar and its electronic, antenna, and display subsystems. The role centers on detecting and tracking aircraft and other contacts through radar system operation and troubleshooting.
Core Skills
- air search radar
- radar transmitter systems
- radar receiver systems
- antenna subsystems
- radio frequency testing
- fault isolation
- electronic calibration
- preventive maintenance
- technical manual interpretation
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- ETA International Certified Electronics Technician
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- iNARTE Electronics Engineer
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- ETA International Certified Electronics Technician
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- iNARTE Electronics Engineer
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
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