Test & Applications Engineer

Prime Appointments Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

6% pension contribution

Free on-site parking

On-site restaurant facilities

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is seeking a Test and Applications Engineer in Chelmsford to join a global engineering organisation. You will work in a multidisciplinary RF Power team, combining lab testing with customer-facing application support.

Role suits experienced Production Test/ RF Test/ Electronics Engineers with hands-on measurements, troubleshooting and structured test processes. Travel within the UK and overseas, 5-10% per year, may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on RF testing, measurement techniques and applications support.
• Experience interpreting measurement data and working from engineering instructions.
• Hands-on RF test equipment experience and fault-finding.
• Strong analytical, fault-finding and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and execute test plans for high-power RF products and systems.
• Perform RF performance testing, measurements, fault diagnosis and failure analysis.
• Provide technical application support to customers and resolve integration queries.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing and quality teams throughout product development.
• Produce test reports and technical documentation.
• Support products through development lifecycle from prototype to production.

Skills

RF testing

Measurement techniques

Customer support

Troubleshooting

High-power RF

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

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.

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• 6% matched pension contribution
• Free on-site parking
• On-site restaurant facilities
• 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