Navy NEC · Engineering
V49B AN/SQS-53D Sensor Subsystem Level II Technician/Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An AN/SQS-53D Sensor Subsystem Level II Technician and Operator performs organizational level maintenance on sonar, sonar sounding, and sonar communications subsystems. The technician identifies acoustic signatures by source and operates the AN/SQQ-28(V), AN/AQR-19(V) TACTAS, and AN/UYQ-25B SIMAS subsystems.
Core Skills
- surface ship sonar operation
- acoustic signature identification
- sonar signal processing
- towed array sonar operation
- underwater surveillance
- organizational level maintenance
- sonar communications
- oceanographic data interpretation
- equipment fault reporting
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
- Intelligence Analysis
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
Career Growth
- ASNT NDT Level II
- GISCI Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)
- NSPS Certified Hydrographer
Also Common
- CompTIA Network+
- AMPP Coating Inspector Program Level 1 (CIP 1)
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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