NDE Engineer - Submarine Fleet QA & Inspection

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Digital GP and health checks

Life assurance

Employee shopping portal

Professional fees coverage

Paid leave for reservists

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Non-Destructive Examination Engineer at HMNB Clyde Faslane to lead inspection and quality assurance activities across submarine maintenance programmes. You will apply radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant and visual testing techniques.

The role requires PCN Level II Ultrasonics (3.1/3.2) and at least one additional PCN Level II qualification, plus strong report writing and communication skills to support engineering decisions on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-destructive examination and inspection techniques.
• Understanding of inspection procedures, standards and quality requirements.
• Strong reporting and documentation abilities.
• Experience in regulated environments such as defence or nuclear is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct non-destructive examinations per specifications and standards.
• Perform radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, penetrant and visual testing.
• Interpret results and produce technical reports and documentation.
• Support maintenance and repair through defect identification and engineering assurance.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and quality teams to maintain compliance.

Skills

Non-destructive examination

Inspection techniques

Report writing

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Regulatory environments

Education

PCN Level II Ultrasonics (3.1/3.2)

PCN Level II in Penetrant testing, Magnetic Particle, Visual, or Radiography

PCN Level II Advanced Radiation Safety

CSWIP 3.0 or CSWIP 3.1 (desirable)

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Non-Destructive Examination Engineer at HMNB Clyde Faslane to lead inspection and quality assurance activities across submarine maintenance programmes. You will apply radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant and visual testing techniques.

The role requires PCN Level II Ultrasonics (3.1/3.2) and at least one additional PCN Level II qualification, plus strong report writing and communication skills to support engineering decisions on-site.