Navy NEC · Engineering
V42B AN/SQQ-89(V)3/5 Active Sonar Level II Technician/Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An AN/SQQ-89(V)3/5 Active Sonar Level II technician and operator maintains and operates the AN/SQS-53B Sonar System, AN/UQN-4A/10 sonar sounding set, and AN/WQC-2/2A sonar communications set. The technician identifies acoustic signatures to their sources and operates the AN/SQQ-28(V), AN/SQR-19(V), AN/UYQ-25A(V)2 or AN/UYQ-25B, and AN/SQS-53B subsystems.
Core Skills
- active sonar operation
- acoustic signature identification
- sonar signal processing
- underwater target detection
- sonar communications
- towed array sonar support
- sonar system maintenance
- technical fault isolation
- acoustic data interpretation
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
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- CompTIA A+
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
Career Growth
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- Association of Diving Contractors International Commercial Diver
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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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