Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Employers in this industry build aeronautical and nautical systems and instruments used for navigation, detection, guidance, and related control functions, such as components that help aircraft or ships find position and respond to signals. Jobs often include engineering and technician roles like systems engineering, electronics/mechanical assembly, testing, calibration, and quality inspection. Work is typically hands-on and lab- or facility-based, with schedules that may include shifts for testing and a strong focus on precision and documentation.