RF Test Engineer

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Filtronic plc is a world leader in the design and manufacture of customised microwave and millimetre wave electronics. Our products are used within telecommunications, space, defence and other related applications. Our investment in high-calibre staff, leading-edge technology and a world-class manufacturing facility underpin our growth strategy and our aim to be a world-class supplier of high-frequency products and solutions.

We are looking for an experiencedRF Test Engineer to join our growing engineering team.

This is a hands-on RF test development role, working closely with Engineering and Production teams to develop, implement and maintain automated test solutions for a range of products, from initial concept through to volume production.

You will play an important role in developing and improving test capability, resolving technical issues and ensuring test solutions meet defined technical, quality, cost and delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated RF test solutions using LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Utilise RF test equipment and measurement techniques to develop, verify and maintain test capability.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve technical issues relating to test systems and equipment.
• Support the complete test solution lifecycle, including requirements review, system design, instrumentation selection, development, implementation and validation.
• Analyse test data and prepare technical reports and presentations for internal teams and customers.
• Ensure test solutions are properly documented, including specifications, operating instructions and supporting technical information.
• Plan and manage own workload to meet project deadlines, reporting progress, risks and issues to relevant project teams and team leaders.
• Support the implementation of engineering changes, training and ongoing test system improvements.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Production and other internal teams to ensure effective test solutions are delivered.