Navy NEC · Communications
V79B Broadcast Engineering Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Broadcast Engineering Technician maintains, repairs, and overhauls plotting systems and conducts signal source tests. The technician aligns plotting table assemblies, troubleshoots faults, and replaces defective components, subassemblies, and assemblies to restore equipment to optimum operating condition.
Core Skills
- plotting system maintenance
- signal source testing
- electronic alignment
- fault isolation
- component replacement
- circuit assembly repair
- test equipment operation
- preventive maintenance
- technical documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Telecommunications
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Career Growth
- Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT)
- Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (CBNT)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
What the Work Involves
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Robotics Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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