Technical Support Officer

The School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science is looking for a skilled professional to join its Antenna Measurement Laboratory (AML). You will work closely with the AML Manager and support day-to-day operations delivering both RF performance and broad electromagnetic field compliance testing from 10 MHz to 5 THz. You will also operate our national EPSRC-funded THz research testing facility, TERRA.

The jobholder will ensure that testing is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality standards. In addition, you will provide technical training and support to academics, researchers, and external collaborators, assisting with experimental design, setup, and the preparation of technical documentation.

You should have strong experience in RF, microwave, and antenna measurement environments. A solid understanding of EM measurement principles, antenna test systems, mm-wave frequency extenders and research laboratory practices is essential. You must also be proficient using specialized instruments such as PNAs, spectrum analysers, RF-signal generators, mm-wave modules, RF-probes, and related equipment.

Expertise in automated data acquisition and equipment control interface using MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW are essential. Desirable skills include CAD/CAM modelling, additive manufacturing for RF applications, specifically 3D printing technologies like SLA or Nanoscribe two-photon polymerization, is a plus.

You should be able to solve complex measurement challenges and produce clear technical documentation. Strong organizational and communication skills are paramount to effectively supporting our diverse user community. You should thrive in a fast-paced research environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work seamlessly both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

As a multidisciplinary School, we are known for our pioneering research and pride ourselves on our international reputation. We are equal first in the UK for the impact of our Computer Science research, and second for our Electronic Engineering research output (REF 2021).

We offer high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds that leads them to achieve great career outcomes. Our Computing courses were recognised by a recent report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies as top in the country for social mobility.

We welcome staff from diverse backgrounds and are keen to reduce the gender gap, whilst providing a positive and flexible working environment for everyone.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence, and we embrace diversity of thought in everything we do. We believe that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

We offer competitive salaries, pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we have a range of work-life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We have policies to support our staff throughout their careers, including arrangements for those who wish to work flexibly or on a job share basis, and we provide support for those returning from long-term absence. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented (BAME) groups, and from women in all stages of life, including pregnancy and maternity leave.