Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and certified NDT professional to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and safety of our products through advanced non-destructive testing methods. You will work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic aerospace environment, supporting our mission to redefine the future of aerospace.


What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Setting up and standardising equipment to conduct non-destructive testing (NDT) on components.
• Interpreting and evaluating results for acceptance or rejection and documenting findings.
• Providing guidance and support to trainees and Level 1 personnel.
• Developing work instructions from approved procedures and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Performing system performance checks and organising test results.
• Ensuring adherence to applicable codes, standards, and specifications.

Job Requirements

Essential skills:

• Certification to NDT Level 2 in Penetrant, Magnetic Particle,
• Thorough understanding of NDT methods, standards, and inspection techniques.
• Visual acuity meeting Jaeger Number 1 standard and Tumbling E vision test requirements.


Desirable skills:

• NDT Level 2 - Nital Etch Inspection.
• EN4179 – Qualification
• Ability to distinguish and differentiate colours used in NDT methods.
• Familiarity with aerospace product manufacturing and inspection technologies.
• Experience creating NDT work instructions and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and team collaboration abilities.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress
• Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.