Navy NEC · Engineering

V70C AEGIS AN/SPY-1 Radar System Baseline (BL) 9C.2.3/4 Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) 5.0 Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

An AEGIS AN/SPY-1 Radar System Baseline 9C BMD 5.0 technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on the AN/SPY-1D radar system and components supporting Baseline 9C destroyer modernization. The technician operates the Radar System Controller Submode during tactical and test conditions and uses the Operational Readiness Test System and technical documentation to isolate faults, test, align, and repair assigned equipment.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • aegis radar maintenance
  • ballistic missile defense systems
  • signal data processing
  • radar transmitter testing
  • antenna group alignment
  • fault isolation
  • operational readiness testing
  • combat system operations
  • technical configuration management

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Python
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Apache Subversion SVN
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • C
  • C++

Civilian Career Paths

  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)

Career Growth

  • Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

What the Work Involves

  • Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  • Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
  • Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
  • Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
  • Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.

Related Occupations

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Microsystems Engineers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

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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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