Navy NEC · Engineering

V16A AEGIS Radar System (SPY-1B/D) Technician

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

Overview

The AEGIS SPY-1B/D radar system technician performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance using the Operational Readiness Test system MK-1 and applicable technical documentation. The technician isolates faults, tests, aligns, and repairs equipment, and operates system consoles during tactical situations and test and evaluation.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • aegis radar maintenance
  • spy 1 radar systems
  • operational readiness testing
  • fault isolation
  • electronic alignment
  • component repair
  • technical documentation
  • combat system console operation
  • shipboard 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

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist

Career Growth

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

Also Common

  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist

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 V16A

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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