Calibration Technician – Electronic & RF Test Equipment

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight is seeking a detail‑oriented Calibration Technician to ensure accuracy and reliability of high‑precision electronic instruments. You will calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment used in telecom, aerospace, defense, and high‑tech R&D environments.

Responsibilities include calibrating instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and RF test gear, recording results and uncertainties, and adhering to ISO 17025 and UKAS standards in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Technical education or apprenticeship in electronics, metrology, telecommunications, RF engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience in calibration laboratories, metrology environments, electronic repair, or test engineering roles.
• Proven working experience within ISO 17025 and/or UKAS‑accredited calibration environments.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, and verify high‑precision electronic and RF instruments, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and related test equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, functional testing, adjustments, and corrective repairs on Keysight and third‑party instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot complex electronic, RF, and measurement issues using advanced diagnostic and calibration methodologies.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 17025 quality systems and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Accurately record calibration results, measurement uncertainty, and quality documentation in calibration management systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to understand technical requirements and deliver reliable, customer‑focused calibration services

Skills

Detail‑oriented

Quality-minded

Communication

Education

Technical education or apprenticeship

Tools

ISO 17025 experience

RF/meter equipment knowledge

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Calibration Technician to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our world‑class electronic instruments. In this hands‑on role, you will perform calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance on a wide range of Keysight and third‑party equipment used in telecom, aerospace, defense, and high‑tech R&D environments.

• Calibrate, test, and verify high‑precision electronic and RF instruments, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and related test equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, functional testing, adjustments, and corrective repairs on Keysight and third‑party instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot complex electronic, RF, and measurement issues using advanced diagnostic and calibration methodologies.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 17025 quality systems and UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Accurately record calibration results, measurement uncertainty, and quality documentation in calibration management systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to understand technical requirements and deliver reliable, customer‑focused calibration services

Qualifications

• Technical education or apprenticeship in electronics, metrology, telecommunications, RF engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience in calibration laboratories, metrology environments, electronic repair, or test engineering roles.
• Proven working experience within ISO 17025 and/or UKAS‑accredited calibration environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of electronic and RF measurement equipment across multiple product families.
• Ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex, non‑standard calibration and instrumentation issues.
• Strong communication skills with a detail‑oriented, quality‑focused, and customer‑centric mindset

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