Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

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.

Description

Zumwalt class undersea warfare systems maintenance technicians maintain the UWS equipment used aboard DDG 1000 class ships. They perform inspections, troubleshooting, testing, repair, and component replacement to keep undersea surveillance and engagement support systems operational.

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

Common Certifications

  • ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician
  • Certified Electronics Technician
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Electronics Technician
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Civilian Career Paths

  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • UNMANNED SYSTEMS
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician
  • CompTIA Network+
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Electronics Technician

Career Growth

  • Certified Electronics Technician
  • Certified Systems Engineering Professional
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.