Navy NEC · Engineering
V84B AN/SQQ-89(V)4/6 Sonar Subsystem Level I Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An AN/SQQ-89(V)4/6 Sonar Subsystem Level I Operator starts, operates, and shuts down the AN/SQQ-28(V)9, AN/SQR-19B, AN/UYK-25B(V)1, and AN/SQS-53C sonar subsystems. The operator identifies, tracks, and classifies targets, matches acoustic signatures to their sources, and responds to abnormal panel or screen indications and alerts.
Core Skills
- sonar system operation
- acoustic signature analysis
- target detection and tracking
- target classification
- tactical sensor management
- equipment startup and shutdown
- fault indication response
- operator maintenance
- technical reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Bentley MicroStation
- C
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Senior Certified Electronics Technician (CETsr)
- FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
What the Work Involves
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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