Test & Applications Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Chelmsford seeks a Test and Applications Engineer to join its RF Power Project Development team. The role involves developing comprehensive test plans, evaluating RF product performance, and providing technical support to customers.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and possess knowledge in RF testing with a strong analytical skill set. This is a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on advanced technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of RF testing, measurements, and applications support.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment and interpreting results.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for RF power products.
• Perform detailed RF performance evaluations and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical application support to customers.

Skills

RF testing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analysers

Network analysers

Signal generators

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Job Description

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Role Overview

The RF Power Project Development team is responsible for the development and delivery of next generation future products within the RF Power division portfolio. Although this is a multi-disciplined team, this role focuses on the test and evaluation of high‑power RF products and systems, alongside application support. As a Test and Applications Engineer within the RF Power Division at Teledyne e2v, you will play a pivotal role in the development, testing, and application support of advanced RF power products. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will ensure product performance meets stringent industry standards and customer requirements.

Main Accountabilities

• Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for RF power products.
• Perform detailed RF performance evaluations, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Provide technical application support to customers, addressing performance queries and integration challenges.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimise product performance.
• Assist in the development of test procedures and automated testing systems.
• Generate detailed technical documentation, test reports, and application notes.
• Support product development cycles from prototype to production.
• Understand the technical concepts and practical applications of systems architecture.
• Planning, undertake and where appropriate, the management of a range of test activities with the aim of delivering in a timely manner.
• Support a proactive safety culture which includes risk management and mitigation.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas in a customer facing role (typical 5 to 10% per year).

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Electronic engineering, or equivalent experience working within a professional engineering development / production environment.
• Knowledge of RF testing, measurements, and applications support. Proven ability to work from instructions and procedures.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment (spectrum analysers, network analysers, signal generators) and interpreting results.
• Comfortable working in a small engineering team and supporting others.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for technical discussions and customer support.
• Proactive approach with a keen attention to detail.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of magnetron and travelling wave tube operation.
• A working knowledge of RF (radio frequency) principles and ability to undertake RF power monitoring system (PMS) measurements. Further understanding of RF measurement techniques and results interpretation would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of high voltage testing in particular electrical safety.
• Experience of complete product life cycle design, encompassing original development from concept through to final design and customer handover.
• Familiarisation of BS EN61010 electrical safety standard and Low Voltage directive 2014/34/EU.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.