In the Military

Telecommunications engineering specialists perform work familiar to some military personnel.

Jobs in this career are similar to the following job classifications:

  • 2A954A Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, E-8, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Enlisted)
  • 2A954 Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman (Enlisted)
  • 2A974A Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, E-8, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Enlisted)
  • 2A974 Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman (Enlisted)
  • 2A9X4 Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics (Enlisted)

The following military occupations are no longer in active use:

  • 1B112 Cyber Transport Systems Helper (Enlisted)
  • 1B132 Cyber Transport Systems Apprentice (Enlisted)
  • 1B152 Cyber Transport Systems Journeyman (Enlisted)
  • 1B172 Cyber Transport Systems Craftsman (Enlisted)
  • 1B1X2 Cyber Transport Systems (Enlisted)
  • 2E211 Network Infrastructure Systems Helper (Enlisted)
  • 2E231 Network Infrastructure Systems Apprentice (Enlisted)
  • 2E251 Network Infrastructure Systems Journeyman (Enlisted)
  • 2E271 Network Infrastructure Systems Craftsman (Enlisted)
  • 2E2X1 Network Infrastructure Systems (Enlisted)
  • 3D112R Cyber Transport Systems Helper, Data Links (Enlisted)
  • 3D112 Cyber Transport Systems Helper (Enlisted)
  • 3D114 Spectrum Operations Helper (Enlisted)
  • 3D132R Cyber Transport Systems Apprentice, Data Links (Enlisted)
  • 3D132 Cyber Transport Systems Apprentice (Enlisted)
  • 3D134 Spectrum Operations Apprentice (Enlisted)
  • 3D152R Cyber Transport Systems Journeyman, Data Links (Enlisted)
  • 3D152 Cyber Transport Systems Journeyman (Enlisted)
  • 3D154 Spectrum Operations Journeyman (Enlisted)
  • 3D172R Cyber Transport Systems Craftsman, Data Links (Enlisted)
  • 3D172 Cyber Transport Systems Craftsman (Enlisted)
  • 3D174 Spectrum Operations Craftsman (Enlisted)
  • 3D1X2 Cyber Transport Systems (Enlisted)
  • 3D1X4 Spectrum Operations (Enlisted)
  • 255S Cyberspace Defense Warrant Officer (Warrant Officer only)
  • 255Z Senior Signal Warrant Officer (Warrant Officer only)
  • 25A Signal Operations (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 25H Network Communication Systems Specialist (Enlisted)
  • 25S Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer (Enlisted)
  • 25X Chief Signal NCO (Enlisted)
  • 35T Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer/Integrator (Enlisted)
  • 70D Health Services Systems Management (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer (Warrant Officer only)
  • 948E Senior Electronics Maintenance Warrant Officer (Warrant Officer only)

The following military occupations are no longer in active use:

  • 24A Telecommunications Systems Engineer (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 24X Designated Telecommunications Systems Engineer (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 254A Signal Systems Support Technician (Warrant Officer only)
  • 25E Communications-Electronics Networking (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 31U Signal Support Systems Specialist (Enlisted)
  • ET Electronics Technician (Enlisted)
  • ISM Information Systems Management (Warrant Officer only)
  • IT Information System Technician (Enlisted)
  • 0602 Communications Officer (Commissioned Officer only)
  • 0620 Space and Waveform Integration Officer (Warrant Officer only)
  • 0627 Satellite Transmissions System Operator (Enlisted)
  • 0630 Network Engineering Officer (Warrant Officer only)
  • 0639 Network Chief (Enlisted)
  • 0640 Strategic Electromagnetic Spectrum Officer (Warrant Officer only)
  • 0659 Cyber Network Systems Chief (Enlisted)
  • 0670 Data Systems Engineering Officer (Warrant Officer only)
  • 0671 Data Systems Administrator (Enlisted)
  • 0679 Data Systems Chief (Enlisted)
  • 0699 Communications Chief (Enlisted)
  • 2629 Signals Intelligence/Electromagnetic Warfare Technician (Enlisted)
  • 2651 Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems Engineer (Enlisted)
  • 2659 Intelligence Technology and Data Chief (Enlisted)
  • 2847 Ground Electronics Telecommunications and Information Technology Systems Maintainer (Enlisted)
  • 001035 Cryptologic Systems Maintenance Technician (Enlisted)
  • 001040 Cryptologic Systems Maintenance Director (Enlisted)
  • 001220 Communications Manager (Enlisted)
  • 001237 Combat Control Systems Technician (Enlisted)
  • 001242 Combat Control Systems Manager (Enlisted)
  • 002729 Cryptologic Systems Installation Technician (Enlisted)
  • 002775 Cyber RandD Specialist (Enlisted)
  • 002789 Communications Specialist (Enlisted)
  • 002790 Communications Technician (Enlisted)
  • 003723 Electronics Communications Technician (Enlisted)
  • 003726 Electronics Systems Manager (Enlisted)
  • 003733 Interior Communication Operator (Enlisted)
  • 003734 Interior Communication Technician (Enlisted)
  • 003735 Interior Communication Administrator (Enlisted)
  • 745A Information Systems Technician (Enlisted)
  • 747A Central Office Exchange Technician (Enlisted)
  • 9543 Director of Communications (Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • 9575 Circuit Control Officer (Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • 9595 Communications Traffic Officer (Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • C26C Cryptologic Systems Maintenance Director (Enlisted)
  • C37A Cryptologic Infrastructure Maintenance Technician (Enlisted)
  • C38A Surface Cryptologic Carry-On Program (CCOP) Technician (Enlisted)
  • CTM Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) (Enlisted)
  • ETV Electronics Technician, Submarine, Navigation (Enlisted)
  • ET Electronics Technician (Enlisted)
  • H001 Information Systems Technician (IT) Systems Administration (Enlisted)
  • H00A Enlisted Frequency Manager (Enlisted)
  • H0A1 Information Systems Technician (Enlisted)
  • ITS Information Systems Technician Submarines (Enlisted)
  • IT Information Systems Technician (Enlisted)
  • V15B SSDS OA Maintenance Technician (Enlisted)
  • V17B AN/UYQ-21 Computer Display System Maintenance Technician (Enlisted)
  • V17C AN/SYY-1(V) Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) and Amphibious Air Traffic Control Center (AATCC) Air Traffic Control Center (ATC) Systems Maintenance Electronic Technician (ET) (Enlisted)
  • V18B SSDS MK-2 Maintenance Technician (Enlisted)
  • V21B LHD 1 Class ITAWDS Computer/Peripheral Subsystem Maintenance Technician (Enlisted)
  • V32B Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP) AN/USC-69 (V) 2, 3 (FLV/ULV) Maintenance Technician (Enlisted)
  • V70B AN/STC-3(V) Integrated Voice Communications System (IVCS) Maintenance Technician (Enlisted)
  • V74B Integrated Voice Communication Network (IVCN) Maintenance Technician (Enlisted)
  • V82B NAMTS Interior Communications Repair Technician (Enlisted)
  • V83B AN/SSC-13 Shipboard Air Traffic Control Communications (SATCC) Technician (Enlisted)
  • V91B LCS-1 (Freedom Variant) TACAN/AIMS/SATCOM/AN-UPX Electronics Technician (Enlisted)
  • V92A Single Audio System (SAS) (Enlisted)
  • V92B AN/SIA-127/134 Announcing System Maintenance Technician (Enlisted)

The following military occupations are no longer in active use:

  • 3D112 Cyber Transport Systems Helper (Enlisted)
  • 3D132 Cyber Transport Systems Apprentice (Enlisted)
  • 3D152 Cyber Transport Systems Journeyman (Enlisted)
  • 3D172 Cyber Transport Systems Craftsman (Enlisted)
  • 3D1X2 Cyber Transport Systems (Enlisted)