RF System Test Engineer
Portsmouth – 12 month duration with potential to extend – Pay rate 49.14 p/h PAYE basic (56.28 including holiday pay) or 65 p/h Umbrella
About the role:
You will join our Aerospace clients Modems and Software Defined Radio group and report to the Engineering Manager of the project, delivering a new product to the UK MOD.
As the project is for UK MOD, you must be eligible for a UK Security Clearance.
The role will be based in Portsmouth, UK. The role has a flexible working pattern and you will be required to be in office 60 of your time.
You will be a Test Engineer with proven ability of working with mixed RF and baseband technologies. Within our team, you will work to generate and implement test scenarios for software-defined modem technologies.
Mandatory Skills:
- Design and specification of system tests with tracing to requirements for verification (including pass/file criteria).
- Implementation of tests using software scripts and incorporation into an automated test framework.
- Familiarity with the operation of supporting test equipment (spectrum analysers, function generators, Cisco router, etc.)
- Familiarity with test report authoring/generation.
- Ability with fault finding and investigation of test failures.
Beneficial Skills:
- System and software modelling tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, SysML, UML.
- Python for test purposes
- A background knowledge/interest of satellite communication systems/industry or Modem technology
- Ability to work with passion and determination and to tight deadlines in an environment of continuous improvement.
- Familiarity of using agile methodologies in delivery is desirable
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Additional Information:
This role will require the successful applicant to hold a valid UK Security Clearance to SC level.
