RF Test Development Engineer

Orion Electrotech; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading electronics engineering company is seeking an RF Test Development Engineer for a contract position in High Wycombe. The role involves hands-on testing and troubleshooting of electronic sub-assemblies, with responsibilities including diagnosing issues and collaborating with design engineers. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of RF and digital electronics and be British Nationals. This contract offers an hourly rate of £35, with a minimum of 4 days on-site work required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience testing and troubleshooting electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of RF and digital electronics.
• British National due to project security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on testing of electronic sub-assemblies to meet performance standards.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in RF and digital electronic systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support product development and refinement.
• Document test results and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Testing electronic systems

Troubleshooting RF systems

Using Vector Network Analysers (VNAs)

Tools

Vector Network Analysers (VNAs)

Job description

RF Test Development Engineer (Contract)

Location: High Wycombe
Rate: £35 per hour PAYE
Contract Type: Contract
Working Pattern: Minimum 4 days on site (5 preferred)
Citizenship Requirement: British National

Overview

We are looking for an experienced RF Test Development Engineer to support a new product development programme. This role involves hands‑on testing and troubleshooting of advanced electronic sub‑assemblies, working closely with design engineers to ensure performance and resolve technical issues across RF and digital domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on testing of electronic sub‑assemblies to meet performance standards.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in RF and digital electronic systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support product development and refinement.
• Use test equipment such as Vector Network Analysers (VNAs) to evaluate RF performance.
• Document test results and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• British National (due to project security requirements).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience testing and troubleshooting electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of RF and digital electronics.
• Proficiency with Vector Network Analysers (VNAs).

Interested? Apply now to secure this exciting contract opportunity! For more details, contact Charlie Penn at Orion Electrotech Reading.