Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
V34A Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK1 Systems Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Ship Self Defense System MK1 Systems Technician serves as Weapons Supervisor during Conditions I, IA, and III, responding immediately to air threats against the ship. The technician directs and supervises personnel who maintain the SSDS MK1 system.
Core Skills
- air defense watchstanding
- weapons system supervision
- threat response coordination
- combat systems operations
- maintenance team direction
- radar and sensor integration
- technical fault diagnosis
- operational readiness management
- watchfloor communication
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
- Project Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- AOC Certified Specialist in Electromagnetic Warfare (CSEW)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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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