RF Lab Technician

ETL Systems Ltd; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ETL Systems Ltd is seeking an hands-on RF lab support technician to be based on-site at the Rickmansworth R&D office. You will assist the RF Design team by testing, tuning, reworking and modifying RF PCBs and assemblies, while maintaining lab stock and calibration arrangements.

The role requires experience with RF test equipment, ability to read schematics, and scripting in Python/LabVIEW to automate testing. A strong focus on lab organisation and equipment upkeep is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and testing of RF circuits or similar devices.
• Ability to read schematic and PCB layout diagrams accurately.
• Ability to follow test procedures and document results meticulously.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, DVMs/DMMs).
• Experience writing and editing Python and LabVIEW scripts to control test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the RF team with maintaining the lab area.
• Organising storage of development hardware.
• Arrange ordering of equipment, parts and lab supplies as necessary.
• Ensuring test and rework benches are suitably equipped and maintained.
• Test and measure RF PCBs and their assemblies using VNA, oscilloscope, spectrum analyser, etc.

Skills

Schematic & PCB diagrams

RF circuit construction & testing

Lab equipment operation

Python

LabVIEW

MS Office

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum Analyser

Signal Generators

Power Meters

Oscilloscopes

DVM/DMMs

Job description

Role Overview

Working on-site from our R&D offices in Rickmansworth, this hands-on role is focused on supporting the RF Design team with new developments, primarily through testing, tuning, reworking, and modifying RF PCBs and assemblies. The responsibilities include maintaining the stock of components and consumables, assisting with test equipment calibration arrangements, and organising the RF laboratory.

The role involves various support tasks within the RF engineering team, including building and testing boards, modules, and chassis.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in the construction and testing of RF circuits or similar devices. The ability to read schematic and PCB layout diagrams accurately is essential, as is the ability to follow test procedures and document results meticulously. Proficiency in using RF/Electronic test equipment, such as VNAs, Spectrum Analysers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes, and DVMs/DMMs, is required. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in writing and editing Python and LabVIEW scripts to control test equipment and run automated testing. While some experience with mechanical modification is a plus, it is not essential.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or similar software is necessary.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the RF team with maintaining the lab area.


• Organising storage of development hardware.


• Arrange ordering of equipment, parts and lab supplies as necessary.


• Ensuring test and rework benches are suitably equipped and maintained.


• Tidiness of the lab area.


• Ensure all lab equipment is functional and arrange repair as necessary.


• Assist with annual calibration of lab equipment (VNAs etc).


• Modification of boards to IPC-610.


• Test and measure RF PCBs and their assembly using VNA, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyser, etc.


• Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate RF products and assemblies under different environmental conditions.


• Construction and assembly of prototype boards and chassis.


• Construction of wiring looms.

Location

This role requires you to work on-site working from our R&D office in Rickmansworth- Before applying, please make sure you can commute to Ground Floor, Trinity Court, Suite C, Church St, Rickmansworth WD3 1RT

Closing date: At ETL, we always prioritise efficiency in everything we do. With this in mind, we are looking to commence our interview process without delay and reserve the right to close the opening early should we receive suitable applications.

BPSS Compliant : Due to the nature of our work, all roles require candidates to be BPSS compliant.

VISA Sponsorship : Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from external suppliers.