Overview

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

As part of the ship’s Combat Team, they detect, locate, and identify friendly and enemy submarines, ships, and aircraft, and support the defense of the ship from all threats.

Primary Responsibilities

• Locate and identify unknown radars.
• Listen to communications from 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, operators work primarily in the ship’s Operations Room using advanced warfare equipment. They also perform ship‑maintenance tasks, participate in search and rescue, and, when required, serve in fire teams or boarding parties.