Navy NEC · Engineering
V40A AN/SPQ-9B Radar Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An AN/SPQ-9B radar technician performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance on the AN/SPQ-9B ASMD radar. The technician analyzes casualties, isolates faults, tests and repairs equipment and interfaces, and operates consoles during tactical situations, testing, and evaluation.
Core Skills
- naval radar maintenance
- radar alignment and testing
- electronic fault isolation
- circuit diagram interpretation
- casualty analysis
- radar console operation
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- technical publication use
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
- Telecommunications
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- ETA Radio Frequency Interference Mitigation (RFIM)
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
Career Growth
- ETA International Radar Electronics Technician
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- 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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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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