Senior Test Engineer (RF/Payload)

Harwell, Oxfordshire, England
£60k - 75k per year
Harwell, Oxfordshire, England
Permanent

Senior Test Engineer (RF/Payload)

An organisation operating within the satellite communications sector is looking to add a Senior Test Engineer (RF/Payload) to its growing engineering team. Chroma are supporting the search to help meet increasing demand across advanced satellite communications and payload programmes.

This Senior Test Engineer (RF/Payload) role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite communications technology, leading RF payload integration, verification and test activities across a variety of high-profile space programmes. You will play a key role in payload bring-up, performance validation, environmental test campaigns and system-level verification, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RF testing, integration and verification, ideally within the space, satellite, aerospace or defence sectors.

Senior Test Engineer (RF/Payload) Requirements:

  • Experience within RF communications, satellite systems, aerospace, defence or related high-technology industries
  • Strong understanding of RF systems and test methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analysers and signal generators
  • Experience supporting integration, verification and test activities on complex engineering programmes
  • Python scripting and test automation experience would be beneficial
  • Degree in Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team developing advanced communications technology in a collaborative and innovative environment.

If you have the required skills and experience for this Senior Test Engineer (RF/Payload) role, then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can apply directly or contact Matthew Blackwood.

If this role isn't of interest but you know someone who could be a good fit, Chroma Recruitment operates a referral scheme.