RF Network Engineer

Hamilton Barnes ?; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowances

Performance-based bonus

Company vehicle

Medical schemes

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is assisting a leading RF technology client in recruiting a Field Service Engineer. The role focuses on commissioning, on-site support, and UK-wide to international travel to deploy stadium and RF systems.

You will work with the engineering team on design, FAT, and hands-on training of operators, with a basic salary starting around £40,000 plus travel allowances and a performance-based bonus. A pool vehicle and pension contributions are provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Basic RF knowledge and networking aptitude are required.
• Willingness to travel UK-wide and internationally.
• Experience with field service and on-site support is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites for commissioning and support, with international trips (up to 2 weeks every other month).
• Monitor and support stadium systems across the UK.
• Collaborate with the systems engineering team on design and implementation projects.
• Conduct FAT for system deployments.
• Provide training and technical support to operators and clients.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site as required.

Skills

RF knowledge

IT/Networking

Willingness to travel

Tools

Spectrum analyser

Signal generator

Cabling & antennas

Job description

Do you want to work on ground-breaking projects in the RF space with a leading manufacturer?

We are partnering with a dynamic organization at the forefront of technology solutions. With a global presence and a commitment to excellence, they have an exciting opportunity for a RF Network Engineer to join their team.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a talented Field Service Engineer to fill a crucial role within our client's service team. This position involves both pre and post-sales support, with opportunities for UK-wide and international travel. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in commissioning systems, conducting fieldwork, and providing exceptional customer support.

Responsibilities:

• Traveling to customer sites for commissioning and support, with occasional international travel (typically up to 2 weeks at a time every other month)
• Monitoring and supporting stadium systems across the UK.
• Collaborating with the systems engineering team on design and implementation projects.
• Conducting FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) for system deployments.
• Providing training and technical support to operators and clients.
• Basic RF knowledge, including one or more of power dBm, spectrum analyser operation, signal generator use, and understanding of cabling and antenna types.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site as required.

It would be great if you also had:

• Rigging experience
• IT/Networking skills, including IP addressing and router setups
• SC Clearance is highly desirable but not mandatory

Package:

• Basic Salary: Starting at £40,000 with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Daily allowance for travel expenses, including accommodation and meals.
• Performance-based bonus
• Pool vehicle for business use or fuel usage covered (whichever you prefer)
• On-call allowance (1 in 3 rotation - circa £1,000+ extra per annum)
• Annual leave starting at 23 days, increasing to 25 with service.
• Other additional benefits such as medical schemes and pension contributions.

Why Join?

• Opportunities for career progression into systems engineering, R&D, and managerial roles.
• Exciting projects including work with mines and emerging vehicle technology maintenance divisions.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction.