Product Verification & Test Engineer

Spirent; Paignton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in the UK is seeking a Product Verification and Test Engineer to focus on verification and automation of positioning test solutions. Ideal candidates will have a solid engineering background and experience with programming languages such as LabVIEW and Python. Strong skills in using RF lab test equipment are essential. Join a team that values innovation and diversity, and enjoy a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Product Verification and Test environment.
• Experience with Unix and Windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of phase modulation and signal detection.

Skills

Programming with LabVIEW

Programming with Python

RF lab test equipment usage

Automation of engineering test equipment

Signal analysis

MS Office applications

Education

BA, BEng or HND in Engineering discipline

Tools

Git/Git Hub

Matlab

Pytest

Job description

In the role of Product Verification and Test ('PVT') Engineer you will be a member of the Engineering team focusing on test verification and automation of both current and next generation Positioning test solutions.

About Spirent Communications

Spirent is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for communications networks, cybersecurity, and positioning.

We provide innovative products, services, and managed solutions that address the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, cloud, autonomous vehicles and beyond. From testing in the lab to testing in the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies.

Why Spirent?... Because together we can shape tomorrow!

Spirent is its people. When you join the Spirent team, you will join forces and work alongside some of the industry’s most passionate subject matter experts. In an environment of innovation, you will find a place where you can grow, think, explore, create, and make change happen.

At Spirent, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to thriving in the ever‑changing world of global technology. We embrace a culture where difference is valued and openness, mutual respect, collaboration, and fairness are considered fundamental. Spirent does not tolerate discrimination or offensive behaviour of any kind. We are committed to creating workplaces that genuinely reflect the diversity of the world we serve and an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work.

Your success is vital to our success, which is why we will support you to perform, grow, and contribute – with the confidence to be yourself. And to support your personal wellbeing, we hope you will love our dedication to creating the right work and life balance experience!

Join Spirent and together let’s shape tomorrow!

Qualifications

• BA, BEng or HND in appropriate Engineering discipline.
• Experience in a Product Verification and Test environment.
• Experience in programming/design/scripting languages including LabVIEW and/or Python with Unix and Windows operating systems.
• Experience in using RF lab test equipment, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes and power meters etc.
• Knowledge of phase modulation (BPSK, QPSK, etc.), spread spectrum, signal detection, signal and interference analysis, baseband filtering, data formatting, etc.
• Experienced in automation using engineering test equipment.
• Skilled level of MS Office applications.

Desirable

• Knowledge of digital communications, RF system analysis, FEC coding, and communications engineering.
• Demonstrable technical understanding of GNSS and related technology.
• Git/Git Hub experience.
• Pytest Experience.
• Matlab Experience.