Applications Development Engineer

Position Summary:

• Phoenix Inspection Systems Limited, part of Nova Ventures Group, is seeking an experienced Applications Development Engineer to support the development and optimization of advanced ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies. Based at the company's Warrington facility in the UK, the role combines ultrasonic application development, research and development (R&D) collaboration, and customer-facing technical support. Onsite work is preferred, although remote arrangements may be considered for candidates with exceptional expertise.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative inspection solutions, enhance existing products, and help customers address complex technical challenges involving phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), Full Matrix Capture (FMC), Total Focusing Method (TFM), and related advanced ultrasonic techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in advanced ultrasonic NDT applications, including PAUT, 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 to support complex customer applications and business opportunities.
• Conduct customer demonstrations, equipment evaluations, technical presentations, and training sessions.
• Assist customers with system configuration, installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Gather customer and market feedback to identify opportunities for product improvements and future development.
• Represent Phoenix Inspection Systems at relevant industry events, technical conferences, and customer meetings.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.

Professional Experience:

• Extensive experience in ultrasonic NDT product research and development, ideally five or more years.
• In-depth knowledge of 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.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineering teams, customers, and commercial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical curiosity and the ability to work independently.
• Effective collaboration with R&D, engineering, sales, and customer teams.

Job Requirements:

• Location: Warrington, United Kingdom.
• Work arrangement: Onsite preferred; remote arrangements may be considered for candidates with exceptional ultrasonic expertise.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Travel: Up to 25%, including domestic and international travel as required.

About the Company:

• Phoenix Inspection Systems Limited, part of Nova Ventures Group, specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced ultrasonic NDT solutions, including manual and automated scanners, transducers, and inspection systems. Alongside its sister company, Technology Design, Phoenix provides ultrasonic inspection and data acquisition technologies for industries such as aerospace, nuclear, oil and gas, and transportation.