RF Test Lead for Antenna & Validation

Steatite Limited; Leominster; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steatite Limited is seeking a technically strong Team Leader for Test, Measurement & Verification to lead our antenna and RF measurement function. This hands-on leadership role combines specialist RF expertise with coordinating test activities, developing team capability and delivering accurate, repeatable results.

You will work closely with design, engineering, manufacturing and quality teams on customer programmes, supporting verification and qualification across demanding RF environments and

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent practical experience in RF, electronic, antenna or related engineering discipline.
• Hands‑on experience of antenna and RF measurement in controlled test environments.
• Experience using RF test equipment including VNAs and chamber positioners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the Test, Measurement and Validation team.
• Plan, conduct and coordinate antenna, RF and environmental testing, ensuring equipment, facilities and resources are effectively utilised.
• Oversee testing within anechoic chambers, including near-field and far-field measurements using specialist RF instrumentation.
• Support measurements including S-parameters, antenna gain, efficiency, radiation patterns, beamwidth and polarisation.
• Ensure test equipment, chambers and instrumentation are maintained, calibrated and operating effectively.
• Develop and review test procedures, validation plans, technical reports and measurement documentation. Investigate measurement discrepancies to resolve technical issues.
• Support product verification, qualification and environmental testing against customer requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve measurement accuracy, repeatability, automation and testing efficiency.
• Coordinate external test facilities and support technical discussions with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Antenna/RF measurement

Test planning & coordination

Technical leadership

Calibration & measurement uncertainty

Data analysis / scripting

Security clearance awareness

Environmental testing

Education

RF/antenna engineering degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

VNAs

Chamber positioners

RF test equipment

Job description

Steatite Limited is seeking a technically strong Team Leader for Test, Measurement & Verification to lead our antenna and RF measurement function. This hands-on leadership role combines specialist RF expertise with coordinating test activities, developing team capability and delivering accurate, repeatable results.

You will work closely with design, engineering, manufacturing and quality teams on customer programmes, supporting verification and qualification across demanding RF environments and