Navy NEC · Engineering
V37C DDG 1000 ZUMWALT Class Undersea Warfare System (UWS) Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Zumwalt Class Undersea Warfare System Maintenance Technician performs UWS maintenance duties aboard ship. The specialty covers this maintenance work on DDG 1000 Zumwalt class ships.
Core Skills
- undersea warfare systems maintenance
- shipboard sensor support
- electronic fault isolation
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- sonar system support
- test equipment operation
- technical manual interpretation
- maintenance readiness tracking
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Unmanned Systems
- Mechanical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- CompTIA Network+
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
Career Growth
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
Related Occupations
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Avionics Technicians
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
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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