Junior System Test Engineer | RF systems | Cambridge

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector is hiring a Junior System Test Engineer to join their fast-paced engineering team. This hands-on role focuses on testing high-performance hardware-integrated products and requires a passion for working with both hardware and software components. Ideal candidates will have a relevant technical degree and an enthusiasm for practical engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant technical subject or equivalent practical experience.
• Bonus points for Linux familiarity and RF interest.
• A passion for testing complex systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support development and validation of high-performance hardware-integrated products.
• Involved in system-level manual testing and embedded firmware regression.
• Maintain lab infrastructure.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Enthusiasm for hardware and software

Methodical

Adaptable

Education

Degree in a relevant technical subject

Tools

Python scripting

Linux

Job description

Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented engineer with a passion for testing complex systems? We’re hiring a Junior System Test Engineer to support development and validation of high-performance hardware-integrated products used in demanding real-world environments.
You’ll be involved in system-level manual testing, embedded firmware regression, and maintaining lab infrastructure.

This is a hands-on, practical role — ideal for someone who enjoys building and testing real systems, not just writing test scripts.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in a relevant technical subject or equivalent practical experience
• Enthusiasm for working with hardware and software in tandem
• Bonus points for Linux familiarity, Python scripting, or RF interest

If you’re methodical, adaptable, and thrive in a collaborative tech environment — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a fast-paced engineering team solving real-world challenges.