Are you an aerospace qualified NDT Level 2 technician with technical curiosity in inspecting and investigating aeronautical parts?

Leonardo is proud to welcome veterans, reservists, and service leavers to apply for the role of Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Specialist. 

What You'll Do:

As an NDI Specialist, working in a cross geographical team, you will be providing valuable Non Destructive Test (NDT) support and interfacing across a broad range of our engineering and other business functions, including our customers.

Inspections: Working within a laboratory/structural test lab environment in Engineering Department addressing NDT inspections and tasks to our customers.
Testing: Conduct the non-destructive tests using laboratory equipment and non-destructive investigations include potentially Barkhausen noise and Bond Testing techniques.
Team Work: Support NDT Engineering Level 3 for work instructions and procedures preparation.
Report: Compile and issue comprehensive technical notes/reports/inspection procedures/work instructions providing technical expertise on NDT. 

What we need from you:

• HNC/HND in engineering aerospace discipline or equivalent relevant working experience
• Aerospace NDT Level 2 technician in Ultrasonic testing, Penetrant Testing, Eddy Current Testing (primary methods) and Radiography Testing, Magnetic Testing methods in accordance with EN4179 with Aerospace experience. ISO9712 aerospace qualification on these methods may be considered. 
• Knowledge of material science metallic and non-metallic materials (especially composite), manufacturing processes and related discontinuities with a focus on main NDT methods typically used both in Production and Repair/Maintenance/Overhaul environments
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation

Security Clearance: You must be eligible for full security clearance. 

Life at Leonardo

We are committed to providing career opportunities and fulfilling jobs to UK veterans, and flexibility for our employees who have chosen to serve as military reservists. Here is some of the benefits we offer:

Career Development: We offer clear pathways for advancement, with opportunities to progress at Leonardo.
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
Reserve Forces: Support to the Reserve Forces and allow employees who are Reservists to take additional time off.
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Leonardo is a global security company that realises technology for a safer future.

In the UK, Leonardo is one of the biggest suppliers of defence and security equipment to the UK MOD operating from eight main sites across the UK and employing over 8,500 highly skilled people.