Navy NEC · Engineering
V43B AN/SQQ-89(V) 2/3/4/6/7/8/9/12 Passive Sonar Level II Technician/Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
Passive Sonar Level II technicians operate sonar subsystems, perform organizational level maintenance, and identify the sources of acoustic signatures. They work with the AN/SQR-19(V) Towed Array, AN/SQQ-28(V) sensors, AN/SQS-53 or AN/SQS-56 sonar, and associated oceanographic, processing, and countermeasure systems.
Core Skills
- passive sonar operation
- acoustic signal analysis
- acoustic signature classification
- towed array systems
- sonobuoy sensor operation
- sonar subsystem maintenance
- oceanographic data handling
- contact tracking
- technical watchstanding
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
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- CompTIA Network+
- GMDSS Operator Certificate
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- GMDSS Maintainer Certificate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
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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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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