Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Communications Systems Technician (Communications Systems Tech), Engineer, Telecommunications Consultant (Telecom Consultant), Telecommunications Engineer (Telecom Engineer)
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Chief Signal NCO; Cyberspace Defense Warrant Officer; Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer; Health Services Systems Management; Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer/Integrator; Network Communication Systems Specialist; Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer; Senior Electronics Maintenance Warrant Officer; Senior Signal Warrant Officer; Signal Operations
Electronics Technician; Information System Technician; Information Systems Management
Communications Chief; Communications Officer; Data Systems Administrator; Data Systems Chief; Electro-Mechanical/Information and Communication Technology Maintainer; Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems Engineer; Network Chief; Network Engineering Officer; Signals Intelligence/Electromagnetic Warfare Technician; Space and Propagation Engineering Officer
AN/SIA-127/134 Announcing System Maintenance Technician; AN/UYQ-21 Computer Display System Maintenance Technician; Combat Control Systems Technician; Communications Technician; Cryptologic Systems Maintenance Director; Electronics Communications Technician; Enlisted Frequency Manager; Information Systems Technician Submarines; Interior Communication Operator; NAMTS Interior Communications Repair Technician
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What they do:
Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.
On the job, you would:
- Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
- Provide user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical or procedural solutions.
- Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
Knowledge
Communications
- telecommunications
- multimedia
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Business
- customer service
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Cautiousness
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Operating system software
- Microsoft Windows Server Hot Technology
- Shell script Hot Technology
Project management software
- Microsoft Project Hot Technology
- Microsoft Teams Hot Technology
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD Hot Technology In Demand
- Autodesk Revit Hot Technology In Demand
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 4)
associate's degree or other 2-year degree or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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