Navy NEC · Engineering
V46B AN/SQQ-89(V) 4/6 Active Sonar Level II Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
Active Sonar Level II technicians perform organizational level maintenance on the AN/SQS-53C Sonar System, AN/UQN-4/4A Sonar Sounding Set, and AN/WQC-2/2A Sonar Communications Set. They identify the sources of acoustic signatures and operate sonar processing, tactical towed array, variable depth sonar, and acoustic analysis subsystems.
Core Skills
- active sonar operation
- acoustic signal processing
- acoustic signature identification
- sonar communications
- towed array operations
- sound speed data handling
- sonar subsystem maintenance
- contact detection
- 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
- Intelligence Analysis
- Telecommunications
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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