Senior RF & Wireless Test Engineer (Radar & AIS)

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group is seeking a Senior RF & Wireless Test Engineer in Fareham to join a leading specialist testing and certification organisation. The role focuses on RF, wireless and electronics testing across radar, emergency beacons, AIS and other digital interfaces.

You will work across RF chambers and laboratories, operate spectrum analysers and related equipment, and produce detailed test reports while ensuring compliance with COSPAS-SARSAT, RTCM, IEC and EN standards.

Qualifications

• Previous RF/Wireless/Electronics test engineering experience.
• Strong practical experience using RF test equipment.
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Test radar systems and Emergency Radio Beacons to COSPAS-SARSAT, RTCM, IEC and EN standards.
• Perform testing in RF chambers and radio test laboratories.
• Test AIS and marine communications products using protocol and digital interface techniques.
• Operate RF test equipment such as spectrum analysers, network analysers, oscilloscopes, signal generators and RF power meters.
• Record test results using electronic logbooks and produce detailed technical reports.
• Ensure testing complies with regulatory requirements, customer specifications and internal quality procedures.
• Assist with development of customer test plans and provide technical support as needed.
• Liaise with project managers and customers to complete testing on schedule.
• Work independently, take ownership of test activities and resolve technical issues.
• Undertake occasional off-site testing.

Skills

RF testing

Wireless testing

Electronics testing

Technical reporting

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Gi Group is seeking a Senior RF & Wireless Test Engineer in Fareham to join a leading specialist testing and certification organisation. The role focuses on RF, wireless and electronics testing across radar, emergency beacons, AIS and other digital interfaces.

You will work across RF chambers and laboratories, operate spectrum analysers and related equipment, and produce detailed test reports while ensuring compliance with COSPAS-SARSAT, RTCM, IEC and EN standards.