Principal System Test Engineer

Jobtailor; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Southampton is seeking a dedicated RF test engineer to design, implement, and maintain both automated and manual test systems for 5G wireless products.

You will ensure robust verification and validation across the product portfolio, deliver 3GPP-aligned testing, capture requirements, and develop automation capabilities. Strong communication and problem solving in a hands-on role are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Wireless or High-Frequency Tech.
• RF test proficiency.
• 5G/6G knowledge.
• Automation experience.
• System level thinking and technical communication.
• Desirable: industry automation tools.
• Desirable: RF design/test methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain test systems (automated & manual) for 5G RF and wireless products.
• Ensure reliable verification and validation across the product portfolio.
• Develop automated test systems.
• Deliver 3GPP-aligned testing.
• Capture and translate requirements.
• Integrate test systems.
• Develop digital interface test capabilities.
• Produce technical documentation.

Skills

RF test proficiency

5G/6G knowledge

Automation experience

Python development

System level thinking

Technical communication

Problem solving

Customer requirement analysis

RF design/test methods

Education

HNC or Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications, or High-Frequency Technology

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated and manual test systems for 5G RF and wireless communication products
• Ensure reliable verification and validation across AccelerComm’s product portfolio
• Develop automated test systems
• Deliver 3GPP-aligned testing
• Capture and translate requirements
• Integrate test systems
• Develop digital interface test capability
• Produce technical documentation

Requirements

• HNC or Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications, or High‑Frequency Technology
• RF test proficiency
• 5G/6G knowledge
• Automation experience
• System level thinking
• Technical communication
• Python development
• Problem solving
• Industry automation tools (desirable)
• Customer requirement analysis (desirable)
• RF design/test methods (desirable)