RF Evaluation Engineer

Octagon Group; Maldon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established semiconductor organization in Maldon seeks an RF Test / Evaluation Engineer to join their on-site team. This role involves executing RF measurements, developing test setups, and ensuring compliance with RF test standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and hands-on lab experience with RF test equipment. The package includes a salary of circa £45,000 plus benefits, making this a great opportunity for practical lab work enthusiasts.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or similar.
• Strong RF fundamentals including S-parameters and impedance matching.
• Hands-on lab experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute RF measurements and characterisation using VNAs and spectrum analysers.
• Develop and maintain RF test setups and automated test systems.
• Analyse measurement data and document results clearly.

Skills

Strong RF fundamentals (S-parameters, impedance matching, gain)

Hands-on lab experience with RF test equipment

Test automation or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, C/C++, LabVIEW)

Detail-driven

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or similar

Job description

RF Test / Evaluation Engineer - Maldon, Essex (On-site)

We're supporting a well-established semiconductor organisation seeking an RF Test / Evaluation Engineer to join their on‑site engineering team in Maldon, Essex. This is a hands‑on lab role focused on validating RFIC and RF component performance prior to release into manufacturing.

As an RF Test / Evaluation Engineer, you'll be responsible for RF measurement, characterisation and correlation of design data against physical hardware. Working fully on‑site in Maldon, Essex, you'll play a key role in ensuring product quality, performance and compliance across the NPI lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Execute RF measurements and characterisation using VNAs, spectrum analysers and signal generators
• Develop and maintain RF test setups, fixtures and automated test systems
• Analyse measurement data, perform statistical analysis and document results clearly
• Work closely with design, systems and manufacturing teams to feedback test results
• Ensure compliance with RF test standards and calibration requirements

Background & skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or similar
• Strong RF fundamentals (S-parameters, impedance matching, gain, noise figure, linearity)
• Hands‑on lab experience with RF test equipment
• Test automation or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, C/C++, LabVIEW)
• Detail‑driven, methodical and comfortable working in cross‑functional teams

Package

• Circa £45,000 + benefits
• Fully on‑site role in Maldon, Essex

This is a great opportunity for an RF Test / Evaluation Engineer who enjoys practical lab work and wants to be closely involved in product validation within a semiconductor environment