Electronics Technicians (ETs) in the Navy maintain, calibrate, and align electronic equipment. They work on surface ships and aircraft.
ETs perform maintenance on:
Cryptographic systems
Radar systems
Navigation systems
Command, Control, Computer, Communication, and Intelligence (C4I) systems
Electronic air detection and tracking equipment
Electronic recognition and identification equipment
Aids to navigation
Mainframe computers
Large-screen displays
Fire Control Radars
LANS
Weapon control consoles
Automatic gun systems
ETs also:
Supervise and manage maintenance
Calibrate test equipment
Operate and repair equipment
To become an ET, you must:
Have a high-school diploma or equivalent
Be a U.S. citizen eligible for security clearance
The ET rate was established in 1942 during World War II as Radio Technician (RT).