a. Summary. Electronic warfare (EW) Systems officers supervise and coordinate design, development, testing, procurement, modification, and improvement of EM systems and equipment.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Must have a multidisciplinary background in the fields of mathematics, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and electronic systems technology.

(2) Complete the Electronic Warfare Systems Engineering curriculum number 595 at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA.

(3) A master's degree in electrical engineering from other civilian institutions combined with a military EM background is also acceptable.

(4) Equivalent postgraduate education skills in conjunction with an extensive military EM background may also qualify for assignment of the MOS.

c. Duties

(1) Supervises and coordinates research, design, development, and testing of EW, and EW-related systems and equipment.

(2) Plans and supervises execution of development programs of EW and EW-related systems and equipment.

(3) Collects, evaluates, and prepares reports on foreign and domestic EW equipment.

(4) Coordinates activities of development and procurement agencies with those responsible for supply and maintenance.

(5) Prepares procurement plans and programs for EW and EW- related systems and equipment.

(6) Monitors technological developments in the EW field to ensure that planning reflects future EW systems development.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code

(1) Electronics Engineer 003.061-030.

(2) Electronics-Test Engineer 003.061-042.

Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part 1. Current as of Nov 00