Test & Applications Engineer

Prime Appointments Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd. in Chelmsford is seeking a Test and Applications Engineer to drive test plans for high-power RF products and provide expert application support. You will perform measurements, diagnose faults, and collaborate with design, manufacturing and quality teams to ensure robust product performance.

The role requires hands-on RF testing and strong communication skills to assist customers with integration and troubleshooting across advanced technology sectors.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on RF testing and interpretation of measurement data are required.
• Strong analytical, fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and carry out test plans for high-power RF products and systems.
• Conduct RF performance testing, measurements, fault diagnosis and failure analysis.
• Provide technical applications support to customers, resolving performance and integration queries.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing and quality teams during product development.
• Produce accurate technical documentation, test reports and application notes.

Skills

RF testing

Fault diagnosis

Analytical thinking

Customer support

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

RF test equipment

Spectrum analysers

Network analysers

Signal generators

Job description

Test and Applications Engineer - Chelmsford
Salary: Negotiable

An exciting opportunity is available for a Test and Applications Engineer to join a global engineering organisation developing advanced technology for the Aerospace, Defence, Space, Industrial, Medical and Scientific sectors. Working within a multidisciplinary RF Power team, you will contribute to the development, evaluation and delivery of next-generation products. The position combines practical laboratory testing, fault finding and technical analysis with customer-facing application support.

This role would suit an experienced Production Test Engineer, RF Test Engineer or Electronics Engineer with hands-on experience of measurements, troubleshooting and structured test processes.

Duties

• Develop, implement and carry out test plans for high-power RF products and systems.


• Conduct RF performance testing, measurements, fault diagnosis and failure analysis.


• Use specialist laboratory equipment including spectrum analysers, network analysers and signal generators.


• Analyse test results and identify opportunities to improve product performance and reliability.


• Provide technical application support to customers, resolving performance and integration queries.


• Work closely with design, manufacturing and quality teams throughout product development.


• Assist with the development of test procedures and automated test systems.


• Produce accurate technical documentation, test reports and application notes.


• Support products through the development lifecycle, from prototype and validation through to production and customer handover.


• Apply knowledge of systems architecture and practical engineering principles to resolve technical challenges.


• Plan and undertake a range of testing activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.


• Contribute to a proactive health and safety culture, including risk assessment and mitigation.


• Travel within the UK and overseas when required in a customer-facing capacity, typically 5-10% per year.

Requirements

• Must have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent professional engineering experience.


• Practical knowledge of RF testing, measurement techniques and applications support is required.


• Experience working from engineering instructions, procedures and technical documentation is essential.


• Must have hands-on experience using RF test equipment and interpreting measurement data.


• Strong analytical, fault-finding and problem-solving skills.


• The ability to work effectively within a small, multidisciplinary engineering team.


• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to discuss technical issues with customers and colleagues.


• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.


• A willingness to learn and develop specialist technical knowledge.


• Knowledge of magnetron and travelling wave tube operation would be preferable


• Understanding of RF principles, RF power monitoring systems and associated measurement techniques would be ideal


• Experience with high-voltage testing and electrical safety is desirable


• Understanding of the BS EN 61010 electrical safety standard and Low Voltage Directive requirements preferable


• Experience across a complete product lifecycle, from initial development and design through to final product and customer handover would be a benefit.


• Experience in high-power RF, microwave, electronics or related engineering environments preffered

Important: Candidates must hold a British passport.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays


• Free on-site parking


• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm


• Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm


• Salary negotiable depending on experience


• Opportunity to work on advanced technology across highly regulated engineering sectors