Navy NEC · Engineering

V30B AN/SPS-67(V)5 Radar Technician

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

Overview

An AN/SPS-67(V)5 Radar Technician performs organizational or intermediate level radar maintenance, including power output checks, minimum discernible signal tests, and circuit alignments. The technician recognizes malfunction symptoms, localizes faults, and replaces subassemblies, parts, and components to restore equipment to optimum operating condition.

Core Skills

  • surface search radar maintenance
  • rf circuit alignment
  • if circuit alignment
  • video circuit testing
  • power supply testing
  • signal measurement
  • symptom based diagnostics
  • subassembly replacement
  • preventive maintenance

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

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Air Traffic Control

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist

Career Growth

  • ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET), RF Communications Specialty
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CID+ (Advanced)

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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