NDT Development Engineer (UT/ET) - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Non-Destructive Testing Development Engineer to join a dynamic team in Derby. This role offers the chance to innovate with advanced ultrasonic and eddy current inspection techniques, ensuring the safety and reliability of naval nuclear reactor components. You will work closely with a collaborative team, utilizing cutting-edge technology while receiving comprehensive training to enhance your skills. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment for career growth. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with remotely operated Automated Ultrasonic & Eddy Current Testing systems.
• Ability to produce clear and concise technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new NDE methods using bespoke machines.
• Support field deployments at various naval sites.

Skills

Automated Ultrasonic Testing

Eddy Current Testing

Technical Report Writing

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in STEM

Professional qualifications in NDT

Tools

Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing

Eddy Current Array Inspection

Job description

Job Description

NDT Development Engineer (UT/ET)- Submarines

Full Time

Derby

We are currently looking to recruit a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Development Engineer, within our ever-growing team. You will be responsible for the 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 use on naval nuclear reactor plant components.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

This role is situated in the Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Development team that sits within Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Services (IMRS), in the Services Deliver Business Unit (DBU).

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

This role involves working across the full NDE inspection cycle – from design to deployment. You will have the opportunity to use cutting-edge probe technology and software, including practical trials and modelling where appropriate. Training will be provided to enable you to develop as an individual and gain vital technical experience across a wide range of inspection capabilities.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing

This role allows the unique opportunity to work up close with various naval nuclear reactor plant components, pre-service, in-service and post-service. You will also get the chance to:

• Operate as part of a close-knit team with technical excellence and customer satisfaction high on the agenda and be responsible for developing and implementing new methods of NDE, using bespoke remotely operated machines.
• You will be required to travel away from home to support field deployments at a variety of sites including Barrow-in-Furness shipyard, naval bases at Devonport and Faslane, and Vulcan Naval Test Reactor Establishment. This is normally no more than 2 weeks at a time and typically less than 25% of yearly requirement. A valid driving license will be required.
• During deployments you will typically be required to 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 will be required to be physically capable enough to move in and around the products (in line with H&S policy).

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

We are looking to recruit at all levels. To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Experience in the operation of remotely operated Automated Ultrasonic & Eddy Current Testing systems or similar would be favourable.
• A demonstrable ability to work in a highly technical environment, in multidisciplinary teams and to tight deadlines.
• The ability to produce clear, concise and accurate technical reports.
• Less experienced candidates with strong academic qualifications are encouraged to apply. Rolls-Royce actively encourages career growth and training is available to enable employees to reach the required skill levels and attain any necessary professional qualifications.
• A degree in Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). Professional qualifications in NDT are beneficial (e.g. PCN, SNT, ASNT, MIPS, GUIDE), with the ideal candidate qualified in UT and ET techniques.

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

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

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 already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individualswho are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national..

Job Category Engineering Materials Posting Date 02 May 2025; 00:05 Posting End Date 11 May 2025