Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician

Your role is to be employed full-time as a Radiography Technician in the Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) capability. NDE sits within the Chemistry and Energetics delivery team and is responsible for delivering timely, flexible radiographic capability to a number of Dstl and UK MOD customers. NDE operate a range of radiographic testing equipment to interrogate and image a variety of items using digital imaging techniques.

As a Radiography Technician, you will work alongside our Radiographers to provide digital x-ray imagery, conduct research and development projects, and liaise with customers for a wide range of explosive and non-explosive tasks. We are a small diverse team, working in a range of science and engineering-based areas to deliver on a variety of projects supporting Dstl and other wider MOD customers.

All team members are trained “on-the-job” to be multi-skilled and to work in any part of the team and be effective. We support continued personal development, such as apprenticeships, courses, and certification, enabling the team and staff to grow and develop competence.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

In this role you will:

• Prepare the work area, target items and radiographic equipment in accordance with safety and security requirements to ensure reliable and robust results.
• Ensure the safe handling of target items throughout receipt, unpacking, movement and repacking processes, while maintaining compliance with security protocols.
• Communicate the capabilities and limitations of non-destructive evaluation techniques to customers, developing optimum radiographic methods to achieve the highest quality results, and produce accurate radiographs efficiently to meet customer deadlines.

Key responsibilities include:

Interpreting radiographic data and preparing clear written reports to support customer decision-making, as well as conducting additional non-destructive testing and research activities that contribute to wider government research programmes. Furthermore, the role requires gaining and maintaining competency in the Explosive Substances and Articles National Occupational Standard (ESA NOS) to ensure continued professional and operational effectiveness.

For more information on the job description, please see the job profile attached below.

Minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent, with at least one in a STEM subject

Open to UK nationals only.

This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.

Sifting will take place week commencing the 23rd November 2026

Interviews to be held face to face at Dstl Porton Down week commencing 14th December 2026. Your interview will consist of behavioural & technical interview to include a practical problem solving exercise

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.