Navy NEC · Engineering

V19A Phalanx Close-In Weapon System MK 15 MOD 11-14, 21, 22, and 25-28 Technician

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

Overview

A Phalanx Close-In Weapon System technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, casualty analysis, fault isolation, testing, alignment, and repair on assigned equipment and interfaces. The technician searches for, evaluates, acquires, tracks, engages, and assesses assigned targets while operating control panels, control stations, computers, and loading equipment.

Core Skills

  • close in weapon system maintenance
  • target acquisition
  • threat evaluation
  • radar tracking
  • fire control operation
  • fault detection
  • modular component replacement
  • system alignment
  • ordnance technical documentation
  • electronic test equipment

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • C

Civilian Career Paths

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

  • CompTIA Network+
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Also Common

  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

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.

Related Occupations

  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians
  • Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

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

Defense contractor jobs for V19A

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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