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Military Radar and Sonar System Repairers
Median Salary
77,689
Workforce Count
30,492
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Radar and sonar system repairers troubleshoot and repair radar and associated equipment assemblies, subassemblies, or modular and circuit elements, using test equipment to isolate and fix malfunctions. Radar and sonar system repairers in the Military monitor sophisticated equipment, typically in security-controlled areas, to ensure that the equipment utilized by service members is in perfect working order.
What is the work environment like?
Radar and sonar system repairers usually work in repair shops and laboratories on land or aboard ships.
How many people have this role in the Military?
30,492
Compensation
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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$97,619
2 Years
$72,375
6 Years
$97,619
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for radar and sonar system repairers consists of classroom and on-the-job instruction, including practice in repairing radar and sonar systems. Training content may include:
- Application of mechanical, electronic, and electrical principles
- Maintenance and repair procedures
- Line installation and wiring techniques
- Use of electronic test equipment
- Communication security (COMSEC) policies and procedures
- Computer networks, hardware, and software
- Repair and replacement of radar equipment
- Operating multi-channel transmission equipment and diagnostic equipment
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- Telecommunications
- Computers and Electronics
- Administration and Management
- Mechanical
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
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