RF Systems and Product Test Engineer - Automotive Sector

Exposed Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced RF Systems and Product Test Engineer to optimize RF-based systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic device testing and RF systems, with responsibilities including developing test plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with engineering teams. This is a remote role with required visits to West Drayton for hands-on testing.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of RF systems and testing.
• Experience in statistical process control methods is an advantage.
• Comfortable applying electromagnetic theory.

Responsibilities

• Build and test prototype equipment, troubleshoot and optimize RF systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Develop test plans and detailed reports.

Skills

Electronic device testing

RF systems knowledge

Use of RF test equipment

Reading schematics

Education

HNC/HND/BTEC Higher in Engineering

Job description

RF Systems and Product Test Engineer - Automotive Sector

Remote-based (with regular visits to West Drayton, Middlesex)

Our client is the UK s leading provider of Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) services, with additional strength in fleet and insurance telematics. They stand apart from competitors thanks to two truly unique capabilities: proprietary VHF technology and a formal partnership with UK policing, which enables them to directly support investigations and help dismantle organised criminal networks. In 2025 alone they helped shut down over 60 illegal "chop shops."

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced RF Systems and Product Test Engineer, ideally from an automotive background, to take ownership of testing, analysing, and optimising RF-based systems and products.

You will develop and execute test plans to ensure quality, performance, and compliance, working closely with internal engineering teams, third-party developers, and specialist test houses.

This is a remote-based role with regular travel to our warehouse in West Drayton (Middlesex) to carry out hands-on testing.

What you ll do:

• Build and test prototype equipment, measure performance, troubleshoot, and optimise RF systems and products.

• Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards for emissions and safety.

• Develop test plans, diagnostic procedures, and detailed reports based on product specs and business needs.

• Conduct integration testing across multi-vendor systems and collaborate with third-party laboratories.

• Analyse test data, generate performance metrics, and recommend product improvements.

• Work closely with our Senior Network Operations Manager, design partners, service providers, and customers to maintain and enhance our market-leading product suite.

• Define and document robust test processes and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we re looking for:

Qualifications & experience:

• HNC/HND/BTEC Higher in Engineering, or equivalent qualification/apprenticeship in a related technical field.

• Strong knowledge of electronic device testing, RF systems, and use of RF test equipment.

• Comfortable reading schematics and applying electromagnetic theory.

• IT literate, with experience of statistical process control (SPC) methods an advantage.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FREE TO WORK IN THE UK FREE FROM THE RESTRICTIONS OF VISA AND WORK PERMITS.
Exposed Solutions is acting as an employment agency to this client.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on any grounds, and we confirm that we will accept applications from any person for this role.