Materials Development Engineer (NDT) - Submarines

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Derby is seeking a Materials Development Engineer specializing in NDT for submarines. The role involves designing and deploying advanced inspection techniques for naval nuclear reactor components. Candidates should have a degree in STEM and experience in materials testing. Travel may be required for field deployments, typically involving 12-hour shifts. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing materials testing tools and techniques.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate technical reports.
• Capacity to work under tight deadlines in a highly technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy advanced inspection techniques using ultrasonic and eddy current methods.
• Work closely with teams to ensure customer satisfaction and technical excellence.
• Support field deployments requiring travel, including 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Materials testing tools and techniques

Technical report writing

Teamwork in multidisciplinary environments

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Job description

Overview

Materials Development Engineer (NDT) - Submarines. Full Time, Derby. This role involves specialising in developing and deploying NDT inspection techniques within the NDE Development team in the Services Deliver Business Unit. Training will be provided to enable you to develop as an individual and gain technical experience across a wide range of inspection capabilities.

This role involves working across the full NDE inspection cycle – from design to deployment, with access to cutting-edge probe technology and software, including practical trials and modelling where appropriate.

What you will be doing

• Design, development and deployment of advanced automated ultrasonic (UT) and eddy current (ET) inspection techniques, including state-of-the-art Phased Array Ultrasonic (PAUT) and Eddy Current Array (ECA) bespoke inspection capabilities for naval nuclear reactor plant components.
• Operate as part of a close-knit team focused on technical excellence and customer satisfaction, developing and implementing new methods of NDE using bespoke remotely operated machines.
• Work up close with various naval nuclear reactor plant components, pre-service, in-service and post-service.

Deployment and travel

• Travel away from home to support field deployments at sites including Barrow-in-Furness shipyard, Devonport and Faslane naval bases, and Vulcan Naval Test Reactor Establishment. Normally no more than 2 weeks at a time and typically less than 25% of yearly requirement.
• A valid driving license is required.
• During deployments you will typically support 12-hour shift working on a 24/7 basis, including weekends and statutory holidays when required.
• You may be exposed to difficult working conditions and must be physically capable of moving in and around the products in line with H&S policy.

Who we're looking for / Requirements

• Experience in developing materials testing tools and techniques.
• Technical report writing, producing clear, concise and accurate technical reports.
• Ability to work in a highly technical environment, in multidisciplinary teams and to tight deadlines.
• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Security clearance: To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently have this in place.

Company and culture

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures bring diverse perspectives crucial to innovation and problem solving. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Rolls-Royce is a leading brand with a long history of innovation, designing, building and servicing systems that provide critical power with safety and reliability. This role sits within the Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Development team within Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Services (IMRS), in the Services Deliver Business Unit (DBU).

Posting Date 20 Aug 2025; 00:08. Posting End Date 03 Sept 2025. Keywords: Marine Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX. PandoLogic.