[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All General Dynamics jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) · [Search jobs](/search/) General Dynamics · Groton, CT # Mechanical Test Engineer - NNTL - 2nd & 3rd shift - Virginia class Groton, CT, US Full-time Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on General Dynamics’s official careers site. Posted September 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/mechanical-test-engineer-nntl-2nd-3rd-shift-virginia-class-groton-ct-us-2026-17380-eb-opportunity) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) / Mechanical Test Engineer - NNTL - 2nd & 3rd shift - Virginia class ## Job description Responsibilities for this Position Mechanical Test Engineer - NNTL - 2nd & 3rd shift - Virginia class US-CT-Groton Job ID: 2026-17380 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 5 Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades 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 PI285683076 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 17, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 98 days - Location: Groton, CT, US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/mechanical-test-engineer-nntl-2nd-3rd-shift-virginia-class-groton-ct-us-2026-17380-eb-opportunity) ## More jobs at General Dynamics ### [D501 Facilities Maintenance Summer Internship | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/9405fee67486fb66fa7d/) Groton, CT, US ### [Heavy Equipment Repair Mechanic](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/2b9cc63c17e08120ff4e/) Groton, CT, US ### [Integrated Power Systems (IPS) COLUMBIA Class Electrical/Mechanical Systems Engineering - 2027 Engineering Summer Internship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/2e145e7a9a556a7e7cfd/) Groton, CT, US ### [Maintenance Pipefitter](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/dd246d67dd46619ede7f/) Groton, CT, US ### [Marine Mechanic (Outside Machinist) - Skilled](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/10bbd1af5970b8f5f801/) Groton, CT, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Mechanical Test Engineer Level 4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/ff673d4f71c993f57cce/) Lockheed Martin · Marietta, GA ### [Orion Mechanical Systems Integration and Test Engineer Sr](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/d5f6d7a63a5a20b24792/) Lockheed Martin · Kennedy Space Center, FL ### [Test Design Mechanical Engineer / Principal Test Design Mechanical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/3d34dc77ddccc388b2af/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Waynesboro-Virginia ### [Test Development Engineer, Mechanical Dev Test & Integration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/f8625234676e86ddac45/) Amazon · US, WA, Redmond ### [Associate Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/1a3bde14948c35038dcb/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Arizona-Gilbert [Jobs in Groton, CT](/locations/us/ct/groton/)[Jobs in Connecticut](/locations/us-ct/)[Skilled Trades & Maintenance jobs](/functions/skilled-trades-maintenance/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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