Electronic Electrical

This opportunity leads to active duty or reserves military service within the Navy ABOUTElectronics roles in the Navy are about so much more than just keeping the lights on. Your job will require innovative ideas and fast thinking. Your office is everywhere, and you won't always have a manual to follow. If you're ready to learn, we're ready to show you how it's done.ELECTRONICS JOBS IN THE NAVYELECTRICIAN'S MATEWhether you're installing the latest electrical panels in the cockpit or troubleshooting the electric breakers on a submarine, you are responsible for keeping the power flowing. If you're fascinated by complex circuits and schematics, a career as an EM might be your perfect match.ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANYou'll use radar and other complex ship systems to detect and track threats before they detect you. To throw adversaries off your ship's scent, you'll also use electronic countermeasure tricks to confuse and deflect other radars and sensors, rendering your own ship virtually invisible. It's the ultimate game of cat and mouse and our Electronics Technicians play to win.FIRE CONTROLLMANThink you have what it takes to ready, aim and fire some of our deadliest weapons? If you're a Fire Controlman, you are the foundation of a ship's combat readiness, protecting the ship from inbound aircraft with the 5-inch guns, or conducting offensive strikes with the Tomahawk cruise missile weapon system. But these guns require more than just good aim.INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIANIn the Navy, communication can be absolutely critical to defense and safety. Because when your home is a 9,000-ton ship riding 15-foot swells and packed with ammunition, you don't just need any electrician. You need great ones to maintain alarms and secure communication networks— fast.GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN – ELECTRICALFew engines in the world are as powerful as a gas-turbine system on a Navy warship. We'll teach you everything you need to know, from operating electrical plants to repairing wiring and circuitry. The strongest engines in the world need Sailors with the strength and skills to support them.PAY AND BENEFITSFrom the day you start, you'll receive:Competitive salaryPotential to earn a bonus upon enlistmentFree health insuranceFree housingA retirement planPaid trainingCollege creditEDUCATION OPPORTUNITIESNavy College Program and Tuition AssistancePost-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuitionProfessional credentials and certificationsCollege credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on EducationQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSU.S. citizen or equivalentHigh school graduate or equivalent17 years of age or olderGeneral qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.WORK ENVIRONMENTDepending on the role, Sailors in this career field perform duties at sea and ashore around the world. You may work in a shop-like environment, clean lab, airplane hangar or office environment.PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIESServing part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.