Lead RF & Microwave Calibration Engineer

IC Resources; Wales; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources' client operates an accredited calibration laboratory supporting RF, microwave and electrical measurement equipment. The Calibration Engineer will carry out advanced calibration and troubleshooting across RF, microwave and DC/LF instrumentation.

The role also includes developing calibration procedures, producing uncertainty budgets, supporting method validation in an ISO/IEC 17025 environment. You will mentor calibration technicians, support laboratory improvements, and assist with

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced RF/microwave calibration methods.
• Experience in ISO/IEC 17025–accredited labs.
• Ability to interpret specifications and uncertainty budgets.
• Proven diagnostic ability for complex measurements.
• Experience writing procedures and investigation reports.
• Mentor calibration technicians and support lab improvements.
• Three to seven years of calibration experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF and microwave calibrations on equipment including vector network analysers, high-frequency signal generators, spectrum analysers, power sensors, attenuators and modulation analysers.
• Conduct precision DC and low-frequency calibrations covering voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance and time/frequency standards.
• Diagnose measurement issues and adjust equipment where appropriate.
• Develop, review and improve calibration procedures, uncertainty budgets and method-validation activities.
• Support UKAS audits, proficiency testing and technical investigations within the accredited laboratory.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions relating to technical non-conformities.
• Maintain and verify reference standards, ensuring they remain fit for purpose.
• Mentor calibration technicians, support new laboratory capabilities and provide technical advice to customers on measurement issues, equipment performance and calibration intervals.
• The Calibration Engineer may also support calibration activities at customer sites when required.

Skills

Advanced RF & microwave calibration

RF measurement principles

ISO/UKAS calibration

Interpret results & budgets

Diagnostics of measurement issues

Procedures & documentation

Lab improvements & method development

Mentoring calibration technicians

Education

BTEC Level 3 / T-Level in engineering or metrology

Tools

Vector network analysers

High-frequency signal generators

Spectrum analysers

Power sensors

Attenuators

Modulation analysers

Job description

IC Resources' client operates an accredited calibration laboratory supporting RF, microwave and electrical measurement equipment. The Calibration Engineer will carry out advanced calibration and troubleshooting across RF, microwave and DC/LF instrumentation.

The role also includes developing calibration procedures, producing uncertainty budgets, supporting method validation in an ISO/IEC 17025 environment. You will mentor calibration technicians, support laboratory improvements, and assist with