DIC Specialist

Delta XD Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ZEISS technical training

Leadership role in DIC

Impact on product strategy

Collaborative team environment

Mentor future specialists

Job summary

Delta XD Limited is seeking an experienced Digital Image Correlation Specialist to own our full-field 3D testing capability in the UK & Ireland. You will lead DIC projects on-site and in-house, develop workflows, and support sales with demonstrations and technical validation.

You will train users, present findings, and build relationships with key customers while collaborating with ZEISS HQ to influence product development. The role requires travel and relocation flexibility to serve UK & Europe.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with DIC systems (e.g. ZEISS ARAMIS).
• Strong understanding of experimental mechanics and full-field deformation analysis.
• Competence in camera setup, calibration, synchronization and data workflow.
• Experience in aerospace, structural or materials testing preferred.
• Able to work independently on customer sites and manage end-to-end test deliveries.
• Confident communicator for presentations, reports and discussions.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead specialist for Digital Image Correlation and full-field 3D testing.
• Deliver DIC measurement projects on-site and in-house across industry and R&D.
• Support system sales with live demonstrations, test planning and technical validation.
• Provide first-class customer support and consultancy for ZEISS ARAMIS systems.
• Deliver DIC training for new and experienced users.
• Develop and document best-practice workflows for test setup and post-processing.
• Build Delta XD’s DIC service offering where sales are not the right route.
• Produce high-quality reports (strain maps, validation studies, fatigue assessments).
• Represent Delta XD through conference presentations and technical content.

Skills

DIC systems

Experimental mechanics

Camera calibration

Independent site work

Technical communication

Willing to travel

Tools

ZEISS ARAMIS

ZEISS TRITOP

ZEISS PONTOS

ZEISS ARGUS

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Delta XD is looking for an experienced Digital Image Correlation (DIC) specialist to take ownership of our full-field 3D testing capability and help position the company as the UK and Ireland leader in advanced optical measurement.

This role will suit someone who combines strong technical depth in DIC with the confidence to represent a growing company in customer, commercial and industry-facing environments.

• Role: Digital Image Correlation Specialist
• Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (UK & Ireland site work; occasional European travel)
• Type: Full-time, permanent

Delta XD is a precision engineering consultancy specialising in advanced measurement, inspection and test. We support aerospace, defence, rail, energy, motorsport, research and high-value manufacturing delivering high-accuracy data where it is needed most.

Our core services include 3D scanning, dimensional inspection, reverse engineering, fixture design, production verification and full-field optical testing. We provide both mobile services and automated solutions, including ZEISS ScanBox platforms.

We are also the ZEISS Certified Metrology Partner for the UK & Ireland for ARAMIS, TRITOP, PONTOS and ARGUS responsible for new system sales, training and aftercare support across industry, research, and academia. Delta XD is an active member of the EIS and BSSM, and is continually expanding its role within the UK 3D testing and experimental mechanics community.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Delta XD’s lead specialist for Digital Image Correlation and full-field 3D testing.
• Deliver on-site and in-house DIC measurement projects across industry and R&D sectors.
• Support system sales with live demonstrations, test planning, proposal input and technical validation.
• Provide first-class customer support, troubleshooting and consultancy for ZEISS ARAMIS and related systems.
• Deliver basic, advanced and bespoke DIC training for new and experienced users.
• Develop and document best-practice workflows for test setup, calibration, acquisition and post-processing.
• Build Delta XD’s DIC service offering where system sales are not the right route for the customer.
• Produce high-quality reports—strain/displacement mapping, validation studies, fatigue assessment, material characterisation, etc.
• Represent Delta XD in the wider community through conference presentations, technical content, papers and online media.
• Maintain a strong technical interface with ZEISS HQ and help influence product development through applied feedback.
• Develop relationships with key customers to drive repeat business, case studies and wider DIC adoption.
• Support Delta XD attendance at exhibitions, user conferences, workshops and future hosted events.

What You’ll Need

• Proven hands-on experience with DIC systems (e.g. ZEISS ARAMIS).
• Strong understanding of experimental mechanics, strain measurement and full-field deformation analysis.
• Competence in camera setup, calibration, synchronisation, speckle preparation and data correlation workflow.
• Experience in aerospace, structural or materials testing applications is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working independently on customer sites and managing complete test deliveries end-to-end.
• Confident communicator—able to present, train, write reports and support commercial discussions.
• Eligible to work in the UK, with a clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel (UK & occasional Europe).
• Based within commutable distance of Basingstoke, or willing to relocate.
• Experience with other ZEISS optical systems (TRITOP, PONTOS, ARGUS).
• Programming or scripting capability (e.g. Python, MATLAB) for workflow automation or data post-processing.
• Experience in technical sales, applications support or consultancy.
• Prior involvement with BSSM, EIS, aerospace OEMs or defence/structural test environments.
• Familiarity with DAQ synchronisation, high-speed cameras, load frames or environmental chambers.

What We Offer

• A lead technical role where you define the future of DIC at Delta XD.
• Opportunities to become a recognised UK/EU authority in DIC and 3D testing.
• Direct influence on business development, product strategy and capability growth.
• ZEISS technical training and access to the latest optical metrology platforms.
• A collaborative, ambitious team where your work has immediate visibility and impact.
• The chance to build and mentor future specialists as the team expands.

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire – with UK and Ireland-wide site work and occasional European travel.