Computers, Electronics, & Information Technology Opportunities

Serving part-time in the Navy Reserve allows you to pursue the advantages of civilian life while enjoying the camaraderie, challenges, and many benefits the military offers. Whether or not you have prior service in the military, as a Navy Reservist, you will proudly serve your country as you increase your overall opportunities for success. In exchange, you’ll be rewarded with benefits designed to help you succeed in both your military and civilian lives.

Computers, Electronics, and Information Technology in the Navy Reserve
Quickly adapt to nearly 150 different simulated scenarios from missile countdown to launch. Employ the latest test and repair equipment on the EA-6B Prowler just minutes before takeoff. Help transform raw data into crucial military intelligence.

As a Reservist in this field, you will install, operate, and maintain some of the most sophisticated computer hardware and software equipment in the world. Or, perhaps, you’ll ensure the efficient collection, deciphering, and analysis of a vast array of information via state-of-the-art communications, navigation, threat detection, and combat-systems equipment. No matter what your responsibilities, your efforts will help provide the Navy with the technological advantage it needs to protect our country, our allies, and our forces.

Jobs in this field include:
Electrician’s Mate
Electronics Technician
Fire Controlman
Gas Turbine Systems Technician – Electrical
Information Systems Technician
Interior Communications Electrician
Missile Technician
Sonar Technician – Surface

As part of this occupational specialty, you could:



Evaluate intercepted radar signals to determine their origin

Identify sounds produced by ships, torpedoes, submarines, sonar transmissions, marine life, and natural phenomena

Track surface and inbound targets

Operate underwater communications equipment

Work with highly classified and technical material

Provide communications support to the Fleet

Provide technical support to deployed units

Control and operate communications systems

Ensure digital and analog signal quality

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on state-of-the-art electromechanical equipment and systems

Repair and calibrate a wide variety of precision electronic equipment

Assist in equipment installation and modification

Collect and analyze communication and noncommunication signals

Operate state-of-the-art electronic radio receiversAdvanced Training Certification
Jobs in this field involve a high level of responsibility and maturity in dealing with highly technical systems and classified information. Individuals can receive extensive Navy Reserve training in the operation, maintenance, and repair of complicated computers, electronics, and computerized systems. Training in this area often converts directly to college credit. You may also have the opportunity to earn certification from the Department of Labor allowing you to work as a computer programmer, radio station operator, meteorologist, or ordnance artificer.

Your training might also prepare you to be, or enhance your current career as, a computer operator, computer systems administrator, database administrator, data communications analyst, computer systems hardware analyst, cryptographic machine operator, photograph interpreter, electronics mechanic, electronic intelligence operations specialist, oceanographer assistant, mechanic (radio, electronics, airplane), electronics technician, electrical instrument repair, data communications specialist, technical writer, intelligence specialist, or rocket engine component mechanic.

Today’s busy and complex world is entirely dependent on computers and modern technology. The extensive training and experience you receive in this field can impact your future like no other field in the military.To learn how you can pursue a Computers, Electronics, or Information Technology job in the Navy Reserve, contact your local