NDT Technician – Ultrasonic Testing (CFRP)

About the role

The company is seeking a qualified NDT Technician to perform contact ultrasonic testing on carbon‑fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates, bonded joints and structural assemblies for a global superyacht service provider. The role involves travelling to customer sites, refit yards and race events across Europe and internationally.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct contact ultrasonic testing of CFRP laminates, bonded joints and structural assemblies following approved NDT procedures.
• Set up and verify UT equipment, including phased‑array systems such as OmniScan SX, in line with calibration and pre‑inspection requirements.
• Identify, size and classify indications such as delaminations, voids, wrinkles and disbonds.
• Prepare clear, accurate inspection reports documenting findings, locations, sizing data and inspection parameters.
• Maintain OJT records and inspection documentation to meet programme and certification body requirements.
• Support procedure development and participate in technique trials under Level III direction.
• Operate and maintain NDT equipment in field conditions, ensuring calibration status is always current.
• Contribute to the company quality management system and programme audits.

Required profile

• External NDT Level 2 certification in Ultrasonic Testing (ISO 9712, PCN, NAS 410 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in UT of CFRP or composite structures, preferably in marine, aerospace or wind‑energy sectors.
• Competence in contact UT pulse‑echo techniques; familiarity with phased‑array UT is advantageous.
• Ability to set up equipment, select appropriate probes and frequencies, and calibrate without supervision.
• Experience producing formal inspection reports to recognised standards.
• Full, clean driving licence and valid passport; willingness to travel internationally at short notice.
• Based in Europe and willing to relocate to Spain.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• NDT Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing (ISO 9712/PCN/NAS 410)
• Ultrasonic testing of CFRP/composite structures
• Contact UT pulse‑echo techniques
• Phased‑array UT operation (e.g., OmniScan SX)
• Equipment setup and calibration
• Formal inspection report preparation

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time contract
• Flexible working hours
• Mapfre private health insurance
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Referral bonus policy
• Opportunity to work in a nautical environment
• Flexibility to match other activities such as sailing