Sonar Technician Job Description
Sonar technician
provides technical assistance and support for incoming questions and issues related to computer systems (Windows, Mac), software (Microsoft Office Suite, Web Browsers), and hardware.
Sonar Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Perform installation, evaluation, and test of electrical/electronic systems, combat systems, HM&E equipment
Plan and conduct projects for electronic systems of various scopes
Fulfill duties as an on-site representative for the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 system
Provide testing and alignment support for the Sea Sparrow system
Localize and repair faults in the Sea Sparrow system
Provide daily oral and written reports and appropriate assessment evaluation forms to the assigned Technical Director and designated MARMC team leader
Provide completed Material Assessment Forms and Technical Assistance Visit report (TAVR) to Code 293 as required
Perform other technical duties as assigned by MARMC Code 293
Perform test and evaluation, check-out, certification tasks
Shipboard training -- and hands-on training for operators and tacticians from surface combatants in the operation of the AN/SQQ-89 A(V) 15 sonar system and associated subsystems
Sonar Technician Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Sonar Technician
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Education for Sonar Technician
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Employers hiring for the sonar technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Bachelor's Degree in Education, General Education, Technical, Associates, Writing, Education and Training, Military, Electronics, Graduate, Electronics Technology
Skills for Sonar Technician
Desired skills for sonar technician include:
Computer systems and integrated software application programs
Access
Electronic systems
Excel
Microsoft Office Suite
Outlook
PowerPoint
Technical publications related to Navy surface ship combat
To compile information for reports and programmatic files
Word
Desired experience for sonar technician includes:
Must be capable of using and reading technical operation and maintenance documentation and manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and data tables
Must possess a thorough knowledge of technical publications related to Navy surface ship sonar systems and sensors
Must be able to communicate effectively in written and oral expression
Must know theory of electrical, electronic, and SONAR principles
Vocational/technical training beyond high school or Navy “C” School and at least 7 years of job-related experience or equivalent
Must have successfully completed U.S. Navy or USCG ET Extremely High Frequency (EHF), Super High Frequency (SHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF), Broadband Satellite Communications Systems system/equipment “A” and/or “C” school or equivalent hands-on experience
Sonar Technician Examples
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Sonar Technician Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of sonar technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for sonar technician
- Primary focus will be training Navy sailor’s onboard ships both inport and underway
- At sea periods will typically board the ship in Mayport and train sailors underway in the JAXOA or on the AUTEC range in the Bahamas for approx
- Work closely with the customer to support the AN/SQQ-89(V)15 US Navy and FMS systems
- Provide subject matter expertise to analyze and evaluate UnderSea Warfare (USW) equipment network approaches, methodology, techniques, and products
- Work closely with the customer to provide In-Service fleet support to the AN/SQQ-89(V)15 US Navy and FMS systems
- Provide onsite subject matter expertise to repair components and sub-systems of the AN/SQQ-89(V)15
- Review installation drawings and electronic schematics to evaluate plans and troubleshoot issues discovered
- Ensure serviceability of equipment delivered to installation activities along with providing care, protection, maintenance, and inspection of equipment
- Prepare reports detailing test conducted, analyzed results, progress, remaining work to be completed, issues encountered, and recommendations for change
- Participate in and make recommendations to various working groups
Qualifications for sonar technician
- Must possess or be able to attain a Secret Security Clearance
- U.S. Navy surface Sonar technician “A” school and AN/SQQ-89(V) and/or AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 “C” school or equivalent formal classroom or on-the-job training
- Minimum of six (6) years troubleshooting, evaluating, repair and general experience with the AN/SQQ-89(V) and/or AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Sonar System including system architecture, computer network, and Linux operating system, all variants and associated equipment
- A minimum of three (3) years familiarization or experience troubleshooting, evaluating, repair and general experience with AN/SQQ-34C(V)2 CV-TSC system and associated equipment
- A minimum of three (3) years familiarization or experience troubleshooting, evaluating, repair and general experience with USW-DSS (UYQ-100 and CANES variants)
- Prior Navy surface Sonar Technician – STG or other related Rate
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of sonar technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for sonar technician
- Trains and mentors junior technicians
- Packing and loading of electronic and electromechanical equipment
- Building and testing of cables
- Equipment installation and cable routing aboard submarines and (rarely) surface ships
- Testing and troubleshooting of installed equipment
- Equipment removal
- Maintenance and grooming of equipment
- At sea periods will typically board the ship in Norfolk and train sailors underway in the VACAPES or on the AUTEC range in the Bahamas for approx
- Day to day activity will vary depending on allocation of time to support Production Engineering or Project leads
- Assisting Engineering with the resolution of technical issues that may arise during the construction phase of a project
Qualifications for sonar technician
- Capable of using and reading technical operation and maintenance documentation and manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and data tables
- Must have active SECRET security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a clearance
- U.S. Navy surface Sonar technician “A” school and AN/SQQ-89A(V) “C” school or equivalent formal classroom or on-the-job training
- Minimum of six (6) years troubleshooting, evaluating, repair and general experience with the AN/SQQ-89A(V) Sonar System including system architecture, computer network, and Linux operating system, all variants and associated equipment
- Vocational/technical training beyond high school or Navy “C” School and 5 plus years of job-related experience or equivalent
- A minimum of twelve years' experience with the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 system
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a sonar technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for sonar technician
- Manufacture and development of engineering prototypes
- Building and wiring test boxes to support testing and qualification activities
- Building prototype circuit boards
- Building prototype wiring harnesses
- Providing support to the in-house assembly potting shop for prototype runs
- Assisting with test setups and basic functional test activities under instruction from Engineering
- Assisting/supporting test with the provision of special to type equipment
- Write (initial) Assembly instructions to record the steps in the processes
- Work with Supply Chain to support procurement of equipment and components as needed to resource project development requirements
- Work with DFM Engineers to ensure recommendations from the prototype development are fed back into the design to improve manufacturability
Qualifications for sonar technician
- Active interim or secret clearance
- Prior US military service, preferably Navy and on a platform utilizing towed sonar systems (submarine or surface ship)
- Graduate of a Navy Instructor Training course
- Vocational/technical training beyond high school, and at least 10 years of job-related experience or equivalent in troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, installation, and testing of diverse submarine SONAR/Acoustic systems
- Position will require CONUS and OCONUS travel
- U.S. Navy surface Sonar technician “A” school and “C” school or equivalent formal classroom or on-the-job training
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Our company is looking to fill the role of sonar technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for sonar technician
- Flexible working within core working hours
- 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays
- 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
- Flexible benefits package (benefits such as, new car scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts, employee share scheme, health screening and more!)
- Sports and Social club
- Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events
- Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan
Qualifications for sonar technician
- Minimum of six (6) years general experience with troubleshooting, repair, logistics of sonar or equivalent systems and subsystems
- Minimum of six (6) years operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, evaluating, and repair of surface SONAR systems including repair/replacement of sensors, hydrophones, transducers, and cables in both non-pressurized and pressurized dome environments
- A minimum of (15) years general experience with troubleshooting, repair, logistic Support of sonar and/or equivalent systems and subsystems
- Minimum of eight (8) years operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, evaluating, and repair of AN/SQS-53 B, C, & D SONAR System and subsystems including transducers and stave cables in both non-pressurized and pressurized dome environments
- Prior Navy surface SONAR Technician (STG) or other applicable technical position
- Must be able to lift forty (40) pounds, climb ladders, and perform other shipboard activities
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Sonar Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of sonar technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for sonar technician
- A minimum of six (6) years full-time hands-on technician level experience within last 10 years’ experience in installation, testing, troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair of combat or C4I systems and equipment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team with diverse culture
- This position may require an active (or ability to obtain) U.S. Security Clearance, for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.”
- A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience OR a Master’s with a minimum of 1 year relevant experience/ An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted lieu of a degree requirement
- A Sonar STG or STS with 3 years SONAR system experience
- Qualified on the AN/SQQ-89 (V)15, AN/SQQ-89 A(V)15 or BQQ-10 system
Qualifications for sonar technician
- Typically requires Bachelors degree and 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience
- A minimum of (6) years’ experience in installation, testing, troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair of Surface ship SONAR systems and equipment including a minimum of three (3) years’ specialized experience in troubleshooting and repair of AN/SQR-19 Towed Array Systems, AN/SQQ-28 Sonobuoy Receiving Systems and AN/SQQ-89 On-Board Training (OBT) systems and subsystems
- A valid unexpired U.S. Passport is required
- A minimum of (6) years’ experience in installation, testing, troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair of SONAR systems and equipment including a minimum of three (3) years’ specialized experience in troubleshooting and repair of SQS-53 (B, C, and D) systems and subsystems, including repair/replacement of transducers and stave cables in both pressurized and non-pressurized dome environments
- Vocational/technical training beyond high school or Navy “C” School and a minimum of ten (10) plus years of job-related experience or equivalent
- A minimum of six (6) years full-time hands-on technical experience within last 10 years in installation, testing, troubleshooting, fault isolation, and repair of Combat, ASW, USW, MIW, or C4I systems and equipment