Test & Applications Engineer

Description:

Test and Applications Engineer – Chelmsford
Salary: Negotiable

An exciting opportunity is available for a Test and Applications Engineer to join a global engineering organisation developing advanced technology for the Aerospace, Defence, Space, Industrial, Medical and Scientific sectors.  Working within a multidisciplinary RF Power team, you will contribute to the development, evaluation and delivery of next-generation products. The position combines practical laboratory testing, fault finding and technical analysis with customer-facing application support.

This role would suit an experienced Production Test Engineer, RF Test Engineer or Electronics Engineer with hands-on experience of measurements, troubleshooting and structured test processes.

Duties

Develop, implement and carry out test plans for high-power RF products and systems.
Conduct RF performance testing, measurements, fault diagnosis and failure analysis.
Use specialist laboratory equipment including spectrum analysers, network analysers and signal generators.
Analyse test results and identify opportunities to improve product performance and reliability.
Provide technical application support to customers, resolving performance and integration queries.
Work closely with design, manufacturing and quality teams throughout product development.
Assist with the development of test procedures and automated test systems.
Produce accurate technical documentation, test reports and application notes.
Support products through the development lifecycle, from prototype and validation through to production and customer handover.
Apply knowledge of systems architecture and practical engineering principles to resolve technical challenges.
Plan and undertake a range of testing activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.
Contribute to a proactive health and safety culture, including risk assessment and mitigation.
Travel within the UK and overseas when required in a customer-facing capacity, typically 5–10% per year.

Requirements

Must have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent professional engineering experience.
Practical knowledge of RF testing, measurement techniques and applications support is required.
Experience working from engineering instructions, procedures and technical documentation is essential.
Must have hands-on experience using RF test equipment and interpreting measurement data.
Strong analytical, fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
The ability to work effectively within a small, multidisciplinary engineering team.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to discuss technical issues with customers and colleagues.
A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
A willingness to learn and develop specialist technical knowledge.

Knowledge of magnetron and travelling wave tube operation would be preferable
Understanding of RF principles, RF power monitoring systems and associated measurement techniques would be ideal
Experience with high-voltage testing and electrical safety is desirable
Understanding of the BS EN 61010 electrical safety standard and Low Voltage Directive requirements preferable
Experience across a complete product lifecycle, from initial development and design through to final product and customer handover would be a benefit.
Experience in high-power RF, microwave, electronics or related engineering environments preffered
Important: Candidates must hold a British passport.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
6% matched pension contribution
Free on-site parking
On-site restaurant facilities
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm
Salary negotiable depending on experience
Opportunity to work on advanced technology across highly regulated engineering sectors

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