Job Description Job title - NDE Development Engineer - Submarines (Open) - Submarines Working Pattern - Full Time (opportunity to work in shifts) Working Location - Derby, Raynesway We are currently looking to recruit a NDE Development Engineer for our non-destructive testing group. You will develop advanced automated ultrasonic, radiographic and eddy current inspection techniques including state-of-the-art phased array inspection capabilities for use on naval reactor plant. Why Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce Submarines we support the Royal Navy as the technical authority to the UK Ministry of Defence for naval reactor plants. We are also growing our submarine and nuclear sector capabilities. Join us and we'll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career. What we offer: We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. What you'll be doing : Responsible for the design, development, justification and application of high integrity inspection techniques. Working across a range of areas, you will be involved in the testing of high integrity components through all stages of life. You will 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 non-destructive examination, using a mixture of bespoke and standard NDE equipment. With quality paramount to the success of our business, you will be required to demonstrate compliance to relevant company, national, and international standards to a level beyond reproach. 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 and the ideal candidate will have experience in developing and justifying inspection techniques in accordance with European Network for Inspection and Qualification methodology. Ideally this experience will have been gained in a relevant industry, such as heavily regulated operations, or products and services, where high levels of reliability and integrity are required. You will ideally possess a degree in Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). Professional qualifications in NDT are highly beneficial (e.g. PCN, SNT, ASNT, MIPS, GUIDE), with the ideal candidate qualified in UT, RT and ET techniques. Majority of inspections use encoded manual and automated equipment, and experience in the operation of 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 is required. We're 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. 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 13 Oct 2025; 00:10 Posting End Date 27 Oct 2025PandoLogic. Keywords: Marine Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX