Electrical Test Technician (Defense & Maritime)
Also posted as Shipboard Electrical Test Technician; STO Test Electrician; Electrical Systems Tester; Instrumentation Service Technician
An electrical test technician performs continuity, insulation and functional testing, electronic system alignment, and energized-equipment testing to keep shipboard systems, components, materials, and formal acceptance testing safe, reliable, compliant, and ready for operation. Many people start with a two-year associate degree or a technical certificate rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
The role profile
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Run electrical tests
Perform continuity, insulation, and functional testing on shipboard electrical systems.
Align electronic systems
Align electronic systems so performance matches the specification.
Test energized equipment
Conduct energized-equipment testing under strict electrical safety controls.
Plan and execute procedures
Work from written test plans and procedures, step by step, with records.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Electrical Testing
Running continuity, insulation, and functional test sequences.
System Alignment
Aligning electronic systems to specified performance.
Energized Testing
Testing live equipment under strict electrical safety controls.
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