Mechanical Test Engineer - Non Nuclear Test Lead

Mechanical Test Engineer - Non Nuclear Test Lead

Requisition ID

2025-15007

Location

US-CT-Groton

Seat Location

EB Groton Shipyard

Trade

Manufacturing Support/Trades

Shift

2nd, 3rd

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Number of Openings

4

Overview

Shipyard Test Organization (D272) is seeking highly motivated candidates 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 Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

3+ years of experience in Mechanical Test, 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

Skills

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

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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