Location: Warrington, UK (Onsite Preferred / Remote Considered)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 25%
About Phoenix Inspection Systems
Phoenix Inspection Systems Limited, part of Nova Ventures Group, specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced ultrasonic nondestructive testing (NDT) solutions, including manual and automated scanners, transducers, and inspection systems. Alongside our sister company, Technology Design, we provide ultrasonic inspection and data acquisition technologies to industries including aerospace, nuclear, oil and gas, and transportation.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Applications Development Engineer with extensive technical expertise in ultrasonic nondestructive testing to join our team.
This position combines advanced ultrasonic application development, R&D collaboration, and customer-facing technical support. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in ultrasonic technologies, helping develop innovative inspection solutions, enhance existing products, and support customers with complex technical applications.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), Full Matrix Capture (FMC), Total Focusing Method (TFM), and related advanced ultrasonic techniques.
The position is based at our Warrington facility, with onsite work preferred. However, remote arrangements may be considered for candidates who demonstrate exceptional expertise in ultrasonic technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert in advanced ultrasonic NDT applications, including phased array UT, FMC, TFM, and PCI.
- Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to develop new ultrasonic inspection technologies, product features, and capabilities.
- Develop and optimize ultrasonic data acquisition, signal processing, and inspection methods.
- Translate customer application requirements into technical specifications and practical engineering solutions.
- Support product development through simulation, experimental validation, testing, and performance evaluation.
- Provide technical expertise to global sales teams, supporting complex customer applications and business opportunities.
- Conduct customer demonstrations, equipment evaluations, technical presentations, and training.
- Assist customers with system configuration, installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Gather customer and market feedback to identify opportunities for product improvements and future developments.
- Represent Phoenix at relevant industry events, technical conferences, and customer meetings.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; Master's degree or PhD preferred.
- Extensive experience in ultrasonic NDT product research and development, ideally 5+ years.
- In-depth expertise in advanced ultrasonic testing methods, particularly PAUT, FMC, TFM, and related imaging techniques.
- Strong understanding of ultrasonic wave propagation, acoustic signal analysis, transducer technology, and inspection system development.
- Experience with ultrasonic simulations, experimental validation, and technical problem-solving.
- Familiarity with NDT industry standards, including ASNT, PCN, ASME, EN, and applicable aerospace standards.
- Experience developing or improving ultrasonic inspection equipment, instrumentation, or software.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineering teams, customers, and commercial stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills, technical curiosity, and the ability to work independently.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Why Join Phoenix?
This is an opportunity to apply your ultrasonic expertise beyond routine inspection activities and contribute directly to the development of advanced NDT technologies. You'll work closely with engineering, R&D, and commercial teams while helping shape the next generation of ultrasonic inspection solutions used across critical industries worldwide.
To learn more about Phoenix Inspection Systems, visit https://www.phoenixisl.com/
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