Navy NEC · Engineering
V13C AN/SPY-6(V) Radar Technician (AEGIS)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The AN/SPY-6(V) Radar Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on AN/SPY-6(V)1, 3, and 4 radar systems and the AEGIS Baseline 10 Warhead Data Receiver Cabinet. The technician supports Anti-Air Warfare and Ballistic Missile Defense missions and applies basic knowledge of Radar System Controller operations in port and underway under all readiness conditions.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- active electronically scanned array radar
- aegis radar maintenance
- ballistic missile defense systems
- radar controller operations
- warhead data processing
- mean time to repair tracking
- electronic fault isolation
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- radar systems testing
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
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Career Growth
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
Also Common
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
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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