Mechanical Test Engineer - NNTL - 2nd & 3rd shift - Virginia class

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer for the Virginia Class backshift to lead STO-Mechanical Testers in testing of Steam and Electric Plant systems, weapons, and hull systems. You will plan test sequences and ensure procedural compliance aboard the Groton shipyard.

The role requires reading diagrams, conducting complex testing, and interfacing with Navy and vendor teams to ensure first-time quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read system diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with testing and troubleshooting shipboard mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan test sequences in accordance with Virginia Class playbook.
• Instruct Mechanical Testers on the deck plate.
• Troubleshoot Steam Plant, HPA, Weapons and Hydraulic systems.
• Review Test Forms and participate in Safety walkthroughs.
• Coordinate with trades for system turnover and corrective actions.

Skills

Shipyard testing

Mechanical systems

Navy experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Experience

Job description

Mechanical Test Engineer - NNTL - 2nd & 3rd shift - Virginia class

Responsibilities for this Position

Job ID: 2026-17380

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 5

Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades

Location: US-CT-Groton

Shipyard: EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

Shipyard Test Organization (D272) is seeking highly motivated candidates on backshift to lead and instruct STO-Mechanical Testers in the safe conduct of Virginia Class Steam and Electric Plant systems, Weapons, and Hull, Mechanical and Auxiliary systems which may include testing on Sea Trials. The successful candidate will be skilled in the proper planning and preparation required to execute Non-Nuclear Testing in accordance with testing guidelines with the highest level of formality and procedural compliance.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Test sequence planning in accordance with Virginia Class playbook
• Facilitate instruction of Mechanical Testers on the deck plate
• Ability to accomplish complex testing and troubleshooting of Steam Plant, HPA, Weapons and Hydraulic systems
• Complete Test Form review IAW CONOPs Test Form Prosecution, participate in Surveillance program and perform Safety walkthroughs
• Partner with Trades on deckplate for system turnover, initial pressurization, troubleshooting and correction to increase workforce efficiency and first time quality
• Conduct professional interface with variance entities as needed: Nuclear Test, USN, NAVSEA, Naval Reactors, Engineering, and Vendors
• Ability to achieve and maintain Qualifications in Virginia Class Steam and Electric Plant
• Ability to read, interpret and teach isometric and mechanical system diagram knowledge to perform Lockout/Tag-out of ship systems in accordance with shipyard standard procedures
• Demonstrate proper operation of ships systems both on hull and in learning module setting
• Operate with the highest level of integrity and formality with strict compliance on material history and handling
• Flexible schedule to accommodate major milestone and key event testing as required

Responsibilities

• Candidates must be able to read & work from system diagrams, blue prints and schematics

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in Mechanical, Shipyard Test or equivalent Navy or Military experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering; other Engineering disciplines will be considered
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Experience
• Current DOD Secret Clearance

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.