Test & Applications Engineer in Chelmsford

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

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