About this role
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
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
Skills
- Candidates must be able to read & work from system diagrams, blue prints and schematics
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, WetOther facts
About General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
What you'll do
- The Mechanical Test Engineer will lead and instruct Mechanical Testers in the safe conduct of testing for Virginia Class systems. Responsibilities include planning test sequences, conducting troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with testing guidelines.
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