NDT Engineer (Submarines)

Rolls-Royce; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering company in Derby seeks an NDT Engineer (Submarines) with expertise in Non-Destructive Testing. You will develop and review inspection procedures and support training to ensure quality and compliance in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have relevant PCN certifications and experience in a nuclear setting. This role offers excellent development opportunities and benefits, underpinned by a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Work experience in an NDE role in similar industry, preferably Nuclear.
• Ability to plan and lead technical projects within engineering teams.
• Good team working skills with a focus on coaching delivery.

Responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing NDE procedures for the inspection of products.
• Supporting training and coaching to ensure inspection standards are met.
• Ensuring compliance with customer and business requirements.

Skills

Team working skills

Coaching

Technical project planning

Education

PCN Level 2 UT, Phased Array, MPI and DPI

PCN Level 3 Ultrasonic Testing

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: NDT Engineer (Submarines)

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working location: Derby (Raynesway)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Engineer within Primary Components Operations (PCO) Non-Destructive Evaluation Engineering in Derby.

PCO manufactures components that form part of the Submarine Propulsion Plant which are subjected to a variety of NDE techniques. In this role you will focus on gaining manufacturing capability and the introduction of new products into PCO for the manufacture of Dreadnought NSRP (Nuclear Steam Raising Plant) and continued support for Astute NSRP.

You will need to be an enthusiastic team-oriented individual with a passion to succeed and a vision of how modern manufacturing should be achieved within a constantly changing environment. An aptitude to learn rapidly will be a necessity and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels on complex technical projects needs to be demonstrated.

Our nuclear business is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority, managing all aspects of plant design, safety, manufacture, performance and through-life support

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.

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.

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:

With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to be involved with the following:

• Developing and reviewing NDE procedures (Ultrasonic, Radiography, Dye Penetrant Eddy Current and Magnetic particles) required for the inspection of product in manufacture.

• Supporting training and coaching in the office and shop floor to ensure inspection standards are met.

• Ensuring customer and business requirements for Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery are met, as well as compliance to design intent.

• Support shop floor inspections where applicable.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

• PCN Level 2 UT, Phased Array, MPI and DPI.

• PCN Level 3 Ultrasonic Testing.

• Work experience in an NDE role in similar industry, preferably Nuclear.

• Ability to plan, lead your own technical projects and work with an experienced engineering team.

• Good team working skills with a focus on coaching and delivery.

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. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, 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 Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 24 Jul 2025; 00:07 Posting End Date 07 Aug 2025