Navy NEC · Communications
V91B LCS-1 (Freedom Variant) TACAN/AIMS/SATCOM/AN-UPX Electronics Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Electronics Technician rating
Overview
A Freedom Variant TACAN/AIMS/SATCOM/AN-UPX Electronics Technician operates and conducts operational tests on the AN/WSC-6(V)9 satellite communications terminal and related baseband equipment. The technician uses test equipment and diagnostic programs for checks, alignment, and trouble analysis, performs organizational or intermediate-level maintenance on assigned navigation equipment, and provides preventive and corrective maintenance on the AN/UPX-29(V) AIMS Central Identification Friend or Foe System.
Core Skills
- satcom terminal maintenance
- shf radio troubleshooting
- iff system maintenance
- atcrbs radar beacon support
- navigation system maintenance
- built in test equipment use
- electronic fault isolation
- preventive maintenance
- crypto equipment support
- technical manual interpretation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Satellite Communications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Maintenance
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
Also Common
- JNCIA-Junos
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.
- Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation 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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