RF Test Engineer

IC Resources; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm seeks a highly skilled RF Test Engineer in Sedgefield, England. The role involves supporting the development and to deploy advanced test solutions for aerospace systems. Candidates should have a relevant Engineering degree and over 5 years of RF experience. Familiarity with LabVIEW, TestStand, and RF test equipment is essential. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, and candidates must be eligible for SC clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of RF experience, ideally within aerospace or related sectors.
• Experience in a volume electronics manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, verification, and deployment of advanced test solutions.
• Perform detailed data analysis and produce high-quality reports.
• Contribute to the full solution lifecycle including requirements review and testing.

Skills

Hands-on measurement and diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical analysis

Communication skills

Familiarity with serial communication protocols

Education

Relevant Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Electronic and RF test equipment

Job description

RF Test Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled RF Test Engineer to support the development, verification, and deployment of advanced test solutions that enable cutting‑edge aerospace systems.

As an RF Test Engineer, you will play a key role in enhancing and maintaining test capabilities, analysing, diagnosing, and resolving technical issues. You will perform detailed data analysis and produce high‑quality internal and customer‑facing reports and presentations. In addition, you will contribute to the full solution lifecycle, including requirements review, system design, specification development, instrumentation selection, solution implementation, testing, and reporting.

Requirements

• A relevant Engineering degree (or equivalent) with 5+ years of RF experience, ideally within aerospace, defence, or related high-reliability sectors.
• Strong, hands‑on measurement and diagnostic skills using electronic and RF test equipment at microwave frequencies and above.
• Proven experience developing in LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with internal teams, external customers, and suppliers.
• Experience within a volume electronics manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Hands‑on familiarity with serial communication protocols.

Additional requirement: Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance.

Location: Sedgefield, England, United Kingdom.