Naval Electronic Sensor Operator

Overview

As a member of the military, Naval Electronic Sensor Operators operate the radar and radio detection devices, radar jamming systems and decoys, and gun/missile-firing equipment carried on major naval warships.

As members of the ship’s Combat Team, they detect, locate and identify friendly and enemy submarines, ships and aircraft. They also support the defence of their ship from all threats. The primary responsibilities of the Naval Electronic Sensor Operator are to:

• Locate and identify unknown radars.
• Listen to communications from other submarines, ships, aircraft and shore bases.
• Operate gun and missile-firing equipment used to defend the ship.
• Conduct intelligence and evidence gathering.

Work environment

At sea, Naval Electronic Sensor Operators work mostly within the ship’s Operations Room where they operate some of the most modern and sophisticated warfare equipment at sea today. ...

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