RF Test System Deployment Engineer in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Job Summary

Reporting to the test deployment team leader the RF test system deployment engineer is responsible for the validation and delivery of RF test systems for satellite payload programmes within payload AIT.
The RF test system deployment engineer will prepare the project specific test system inputs, validate the test system against requirements and deploy the system to the operational production team for a given project.
The RF test system deployment engineer will drive continuous improvements and the reduction on non-quality in the area of RF test system deployment.

Job Profile

• Preparation of project specific test data
• Production of test system validation procedures
• Production of test system calibration procedures
• Validation and debug of RF test systems
• Deployment of test system hardware both in a laboratory and a clean room production environment
• Provide first line test system support to the operations team

Skills/Experience Required

Essential -

• RF Engineering skills
• Aerospace, Communications, Automated Test Equipment development
• Utilisation of automated test systems; including ATE Test Hardware & Software development
• Experience in production environment
• Strong Electrical/RF test measurement experience
• COTS digital test equipment experience
• Problem solving aptitudes
• Communication - Clear and confident communication with team
• Presentation skills - Clear and concise presentation of the test system prep status to peers and management teams
• Understand technical documents, drawings, procedures, etc.
• Experience of procedure / process control
• Work place health and safety awareness

Desirable -

• Clean room experience
• Electrical Test System Design / validation / experience
• Previous experience of telecoms payload test
• Security clearance to SC level

Target Industries -

• Space
• Aerospace
• Communications

Education & Training

• HND or Degree in Electrical / Electronic discipline, Electrical Test Engineering or RF & Communications

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday days
• Monday to Friday days - ad hoc opportunity for extra hours mid-week & weekends

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.