NDE Engineer – Submarine Maintenance & QA (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension

Digital GP & Aviva DigiCare+

Life assurance

Holiday trading

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Job summary

Babcock invites applications for a Non-Destructive Examination Engineer at HMNB Clyde Faslane. You will deliver inspection and QA across submarine maintenance, applying industry-leading NDE methods to identify defects and support engineering decisions.

Role demands PCN Level II qualifications, strong report writing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance. The position is full-time and site-based.

Qualifications

• PCN Level II Ultrasonics (3.1/3.2) required.
• At least one more PCN Level II qualification (Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Visual or Radiography) required.
• PCN Level II Advanced Radiation Safety desirable.
• CSWIP 3.0 or CSWIP 3.1 desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

NDE techniques

Inspection reporting

Verbal & written comms

Engineering in regulated envs

Education

PCN Level II Ultrasonics (3.1/3.2)

PCN Level II in one or more: PT, MT, PT, RT, VT

CSWIP 3.0 or 3.1

Tools

Ultrasonic testing equipment

Radiographic testing equipment

Job description

Babcock invites applications for a Non-Destructive Examination Engineer at HMNB Clyde Faslane. You will deliver inspection and QA across submarine maintenance, applying industry-leading NDE methods to identify defects and support engineering decisions.

Role demands PCN Level II qualifications, strong report writing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance. The position is full-time and site-based.