Materials Development Engineer (NDT) – Submarines

Materials Development Engineer (NDT) – Submarines

Job Description

We are currently looking to recruit a Materials Development Engineer to specialise in developing and deploying NDT inspection techniques within our ever-growing team. 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.

What you will be doing

• Design, develop and deploy 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.
• 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.
• 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 licence will be required.
• Support 12‑hour shift working on a 24/7 basis, including weekends and statutory holidays when required.
• Be physically capable enough to move in and around the products, in line with H&S policy.

Position qualifications

• Experience developing materials testing tools and techniques.
• Technical report writing, producing clear, concise and accurate technical reports.
• The 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 Check clearance (UK national or dual national in MoD approved cases). We will support the application for Security Clearance if the requirement is not already met.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Job Category

Engineering Materials

Posting Date

30 Jun 2026

Posting End Date

07 Jul 2026

Location/Region: Derby, England

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