Test Engineer - Electronics/RF

Verso Recruitment Group; Hereford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Verso Recruitment Group collaborates with a leading satellite communications manufacturer in Hereford to recruit a Test Engineer - Electronics/RF for on-site permanent work. Salary ranges from £32,000 to £38,000, depending on experience, with a day shift in a manufacturing test environment.

You will test, validate, and troubleshoot RF and electronic systems, follow structured procedures, document results, and contribute to continuous improvement while working closely with design and production

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow structured test documentation.
• Strong communication skills and a practical, problem solving mindset.
• Interest in developing RF fundamentals and exploring the full product range.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Testing, validating, and troubleshooting RF and electronic systems to meet performance and reliability standards.
• Follow test procedures, document results, and support continuous improvement across the test environment.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment to ensure accurate measurements.
• Collaborate with design, production, and wider engineering teams to ensure smooth test processes.
• Ensure products meet industry standards and compliance requirements.

Skills

RF testing

Electronic test equipment

Wiring diagrams

Structured test documentation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Electronics/RF degree

Tools

Spectrum analyser

Network analyser

Signal generator

Job description

Job Title: Test Engineer - Electronics/RF

Location: Hereford

Salary: £32,000 to £38,000 (role dependent)

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Arrangements: Onsite working

Are you an early career Electronics or RF Engineer looking to build strong fundamentals, work across a full product range, and progress within a leading satellite communications manufacturer?

We re supporting a major engineering organisation in Hereford as they expand their Test Engineering teams across both core product testing and customer specific high power RF systems. These roles are ideal for graduates with hands on experience, HND/HNC engineers, or early career RF/Electronics professionals looking for long term development and exposure to advanced RF technology.

The Role

You Ll be responsible for testing, validating, and troubleshooting RF and electronic systems, ensuring products meet performance, quality, and reliability standards. Working closely with design, production, and wider engineering teams, you Ll follow test procedures, document results, and support continuous improvement across the test environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform RF and electronic testing using spectrum analysers, network analysers, and signal generators.
• Troubleshoot RF and electronic components alongside design engineers.
• Follow structured test procedures and document findings clearly.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure accurate measurements.
• Ensure products meet industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of test processes and methodologies.
• Contribute to a collaborative engineering environment with clear communication and teamwork.

What We’re Looking For

• HND/HNC/Degree in Electronics, RF, Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow structured test documentation.
• Hands on experience with electronic test equipment.
• Strong communication skills and a practical, problem solving mindset.
• Interest in developing RF fundamentals and exploring the full product range.
• Full UK driving licence (day shift manufacturing test role).