V10A Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) MK-31 Mod 3 & 5 Guided Missile Weapons Systems Technician

Core Skills

• guided missile weapon systems
• launcher system maintenance
• weapons system alignment
• electronic fault isolation
• casualty analysis
• preventive maintenance execution
• system interface testing
• specialized test equipment operation
• technical configuration control

Civilian Career Paths

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
• Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.