Senior RF Test Engineer

A leading global Engineering business, based in the Durham area, are expanding their engineering team. The company specialise in the developing innovative, first generation, highly complex engineering solutions for industries including aerospace, defence, communications and more.

With ongoing investment in skilled personnel, cutting-edge innovation, and high-quality manufacturing capabilities, the organisation is currently seeking a skilled Senior RF Test Engineer to join their dynamic and expanding technical team.

The two key features that will make a successful Senior RF Test Engineer:

• Core, hands on, practical RF Test duties. Calibrate tools, deliver verified solutions, perform data analysis etc. and effectively hit the ground running practically.
  
  
• Bring and apply software devs knowledge. The business use LabVIEW and TestStand but the software can be learned / transferred from Python, Labview etc.
  
  Responsibilities include
  
  
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Develop and maintain a clear understanding of all test equipment and processes

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Full responsibility for the development/improvement of new/existing solutions with all aspects of DC to mmWave test

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Provide high-level technical support to improve and maintain test capability (analyse, diagnose, and resolve technical issues as required)

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Plan, organise, and manage own time

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Report project progress and risks to project teams and team leaders

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Perform data analysis and produce both internal and customer-facing reports and presentations.

Requirements

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Relevant STEM Engineering Degree

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Sufficient number of years and practical hands-on experience completing the role of and RF Test Engineer

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Exp within a volume electronics manufacturing environment will be highly advantageous. However applications from academia are equally encouraged.

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Strong hands-on measurement and diagnostic skills using electronic and RF test equipment.

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LabVIEW and TestStand development experience is advantageous, but transferable package knowledge is suitable

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UK Security clearance is required for this position.

Additional information

This role will appeal to someone seeking high level of autonomy. A Senior Engineer or someone looking to make that step, will equally find opportunity to grow and continuously learn. A huge amount of CPD is available. Test Engineers should find the innovative work and high level culture professionally stimulating