Electronic-Optronic Technician (Land)

Overview

As a member of the military, Electronic-Optronic Technicians maintain, repair and modify fire control systems to ensure the accurate delivery of ammunition to the intended target. Electronic-Optronic Technicians belong to the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The primary responsibilities of the Electronic-Optronic Technician are to:

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, identify faults in, adjust, repair, recondition and modify electrical, electromechanical, electronic, electro‑optic and mechanical equipment, optical instruments, and control systems for weapons and missiles
• Repair surveillance and thermal observation systems
• Maintain vehicle satellite navigation systems
• Maintain fibre‑optic systems
• Repair laser systems
• Maintain optical, electrical and electronic test equipment
• Repair portable and trailer‑mounted power‑gener...