The Company
Filtronic PLC is a world leader in the design and manufacture of customised microwave and millimetre wave electronics. Our products are used within terrestrial telecommunications, satellite communications, 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 seeking an experienced RF test engineer to join our growing team.
Job Content:
In this hands-on test development role, the candidate will work closely with the wider engineering and production teams to support test software and hardware development for a range of products from conception through to volume production.
The candidate will work in a friendly, supportive, multi-skilled team, using their proven experience to provide end-to-end test engineering leadership in all aspects of testing from DC to 140GHz and beyond.
§ Develop and maintain a clear understanding of all test equipment and processes within the company.
§ Full responsibility for the development/improvement of new/existing solutions to support manufacturing and engineering teams with all aspects of DC to mmWave test.
§ Provide high-level technical support to improve and maintain test capability and analyse, diagnose, and resolve technical issues as required.
§ Deliver fully verified and documented solutions in line with defined technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
§ Plan, organise, and manage own time to meet project requirements, and report project progress and risks to project teams and team leaders.
§ Interface effectively with vendors and internal and external customers to fulfil project requirements.
§ Contribute to bids during quotation phase including technical correspondence with customers.
§ Perform data analysis and produce both internal and customer-facing reports and presentations.
§ Involvement with the complete solution lifecycle, including requirements review, system design, specifications, instrumentation selection, solution development, implementation, data recording and reporting, testing, training, support, instructions, and change management.
Requirements
§ Relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent plus sufficient level of experience (~5 years).
§ Hands-on experience within a volume electronics manufacturing environment.
§ Strong hands-on measurement and diagnostic skills using electronic and RF test equipment.
§ LabVIEW and TestStand development experience.
§ Experience with test databases and SQL queries beneficial.
§ Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
§ Creative and self-motivated with a customer service ethic.
§ Ability to multitask and context switch effectively between activities.
§ Flexible team player.
§ UK Security clearance is required for this position.
Benefits
- Pension Plans
- Life Assurance
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling
