Working within a collaborative engineering and production team, you'll play a key role in the testing, fault diagnosis and validation of specialist RF communication products used by government, defence and security organisations around the world.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced test engineer looking for a varied, hands-on position where you'll work on technically interesting products, contribute to continuous improvement and become part of a growing business with an excellent reputation for quality and innovation.
The Role
As an RF Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for testing and fault-finding complex electronic and RF products throughout the production process, ensuring systems meet demanding quality standards before customer delivery.
Alongside RF testing and system validation, you'll support a variety of production activities, giving you exposure across the full manufacturing process while working closely with engineering colleagues to continually improve products and test procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Test, fault-find and repair specialist RF electronic products to board level
Carry out final system configuration and functional testing
Operate RF test equipment including spectrum analysers and signal generators
Validate and improve production test procedures and processes
Support mechanical assembly, cable assembly and wiring activities where required
Assist with product kitting for both internal manufacture and subcontract production
Work to agreed production schedules whilst maintaining exceptional quality standards
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production and testing
What We're Looking For
You'll have previous experience working within an electronics or RF test environment and enjoy practical engineering and problem solving.
You'll ideally have experience of:
RF electronics testing and fault diagnosis
Radio communication products
Spectrum analysers, signal generators and RF test equipment
Board-level fault finding and repair
Electronic production or manufacturing environments
Reading engineering drawings and technical documentation
Experience in any of the following would also be advantageous:
Product assembly
Wiring and cable assembly
Crimping techniques
Production kitting MRP systems
A HND (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline would be beneficial, although candidates with relevant commercial experience are equally encouraged to apply.
If you're an experienced RF Test Engineer or Electronics Test Engineer looking for a varied role within an innovative engineering business, please get in touch for more information.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year