Product Verification & Test Placement Student

Spirent; Paignton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions company in the UK is seeking a PVT Placement Student to join their multi-disciplined test team. This role focuses on RF, firmware, and systems engineering, perfect for undergraduates who have completed 1st and 2nd year of a relevant Engineering degree. You will participate in testing and qualification tasks and work with RF testing equipment. A supportive environment is offered to help grow your skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in RF testing using RF test equipment.
• Ability to write clear test and bug reports.
• Interest in GPS systems or receivers.
• Knowledge of digital electronics.

Responsibilities

• Participate in testing and qualification of RF, analogue, and digital electronic modules.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplined test team.
• Act as a mentor to placement students.

Skills

RF testing

Writing clear and concise test/bug reports

Data modulation schemes

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Completed 1st and 2nd year of relevant Engineering degree

Tools

RF test equipment

Spectrum Analysers

Power meters

RF oscilloscope

Job description

You will be working as a member of a multi-disciplined test team which provides the Testing and Qualification of RF, Analogue and Digital Electronic modules and the RF outputs of complete simulators. The role will encompass a broad outlook in test design and execution of software and/or hardware projects. The role will suit undergraduates who are looking to further their career as an RF, Firmware or Systems Engineer.

An Engineer will act as mentor throughout the placement.

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

As a PVT Placement Student, you will have completed the 1st and 2nd year of a relevant Engineering degree course. We will be looking for experience or an interest in:

• RF testing - Use of RF test equipment, Spectrum Analysers, Power meters and RF oscilloscope.
• Data modulation schemes
• Writing clear and concise test/bug reports
• Developing, where appropriate, automated test environments, using automation tools and scripts
• GPS systems or receivers
• Digital Electronics
• RF, GPS and/or Communication Engineering

Job Behaviours:

• Excellent communication skills across a range of stakeholders and/or cross-functional teams
• Ability to work as part of a multi-site team and preparedness to seek out help when needed
• Solutions focussed with good problem-solving skills
• Curious with a self-driven mindset for learning new technologies