ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As a RF Test and Laboratory Engineer you will join our team in Portsmouth to support our activities within the Space sector.

You will work within a controlled laboratory and cleanroom environment supporting the testing, validation, and fault investigation of RF and microwave assemblies. This role sits between design and production, ensuring high-frequency systems meet strict quality and performance requirements..

• Location: Portsmouth
• On Site: Full time
• Clearance: SC clearable
• Experience Level: Mid level

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform RF testing using VNA, spectrum analysers, and RF laboratory equipment
• Conduct high-frequency measurements (insertion loss, return loss, phase matching)
• Operate within a controlled lab or cleanroom environment, adhering to strict procedures
• Execute structured test plans and record accurate technical data
• Support fault diagnosis using time-domain analysis and RF measurement techniques
• Produce detailed test reports and maintain traceable documentation
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Experience working in a laboratory, cleanroom, or controlled technical environment
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (VNA essential)
• Understanding of RF measurements and high-frequency components
• Experience following strict processes and quality procedures
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in RF test environments, ideally within aerospace or space or equivalent military experience
• Familiarity with test procedures, instrumentation, and RF measurement techniques

Desirable Skills:

• Experience testing RF hardware for space, satellite, or high-reliability aerospace applications
• Hands-on experience with RF instrument verification, calibration, and validation
• Experience supporting qualification or environmental testing (thermal, vibration, TVAC)
• Experience testing flight hardware, space-grade components, or mission-critical assemblies

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Oriole Networks is building next-generation photonic networking systems to power the future of AI and high-performance computing. By moving data with light instead of electrons, we enable dramatically higher bandwidth, lower latency, and reduced energy consumption.

We are taking optical circuit switching from cutting-edge research to real-world deployment, enabling the next generation of scalable AI infrastructure. Backed by strong funding and deep academic roots, we are building a world-class team to turn breakthrough science into production systems.

The Role:

We are seeking a PhD-level RF / High-Speed Electronics Engineer with a strong foundation in applied mathematics, electromagnetic theory, and measurement science.

You will work at the intersection of RF engineering, signal integrity, and electro-optics, developing high-frequency systems that interface closely with advanced photonic components operating at multi-tens of GHz and beyond.

This role is ideal for candidates who think from first principles, are rigorous in experimentation, and are motivated to bridge theory, simulation, and real-world measurements.

What You’ll Do:

• High-speed circuit design: Contribute to high-speed interconnects and transceiver electronics, including drivers, TIAs, and front-end circuits for modulators and photodetectors
• 3D EM modelling & simulation: Develop and apply full-wave 3D electromagnetic models of RF structures, interconnects, and packaging (e.g. using HFSS, CST), alongside analytical models (transmission lines, S-parameters, noise, linearity, SI/PI), and correlate predictions with measured data
• Measurement & characterisation: Design and execute calibrated RF measurements (VNA SOLT/TRL, de-embedding, time- and frequency-domain analysis) using >50 GHz instrumentation
• Electro-optic integration: Co-design electronic interfaces for integrated photonic switches and transceivers, working closely with photonics and systems teams
• Prototype bring-up & debugging: Support schematic and PCB reviews, lab debugging, and performance optimisation
• Data analysis & automation: Use Python or MATLAB for data analysis, modelling, and lab automation
• Documentation & communication: Clearly document results and communicate insights across multidisciplinary teams

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or a closely related field.
• Deep understanding of electromagnetics, RF/microwave engineering, and high-frequency circuit theory.
• Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g. HFSS, CST, or similar full-wave solvers)
• Strong applied mathematics background (linear algebra, signal processing, numerical methods, optimisation).
• Hands-on experience with RF measurement techniques and instrumentation (VNAs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, BERTs)
• Programming skills for modelling and data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
• Ability to apply theory to real systems and extract insight from experimental data Clear communication and effective collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable:

• High-speed digital systems (e.g. 112G+ SerDes, PAM4)
• Signal integrity / power integrity for high-speed interconnects
• Silicon photonics, co-packaged optics, or optical communications
• Strong experimental expertise (calibration, de-embedding, fixture design, noise/linearity/BER measurement)
• PCB design and EDA tools (e.g. Cadence, PADS)
• Exposure to FPGA development (Verilog/VHDL)
• Thermal considerations in high-density electronic systems
• Publications in relevant journals or conferences

Requisition Number: 19628

Contract Type: Permanent

Location(s):

Corsham, GB

Antenna & RF Engineer Role Description Summary We are actively seeking an Antenna and RF Engineer to support UK programmes for systems engineering activities. This role will ensure that engineering deliverables are executed and understood to meet contractual requirements, industry standards, and company expectations. The position involves working cross-functionally with multi-functional teams to ensure you help the client design, procure, install, test, commission and maintain a diverse set of satcom terminals at their critical sites across UK projects.

Primary Responsibilities Leads the Antenna and RF engineering outputs for UK programmes:

• Interfacing with cross-functional matrixed organisations engaged in delivery of the multiple programmes to provide antenna and RF domain experience and knowledge required for UK Programmes.
• Responsible for managing system engineering deliverables of all antenna and RF projects: requirements capture and analysis, standards and compliance review of design and producing required design documentation.
• Analyzing requirements and designs to develop successful action plans.
• Manage technical response and technical compliance for designs, including internal commercial approvals.
• Liaise between SES vendor management teams and vendors to manage technical compliance and meet customer deliverables.
• Collaborates with UK programmes internal and external teams to achieve performance and conformance within the UK programmes area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical or related field.
• 7 years of experience in engineering, defence, and SATCOM.
• Knowledge of ground station equipment to include up and down converters, power amplifiers, receivers, and other antenna elements; low-voltage power distribution, backup battery, generator systems, and international electrical standards.
• In-depth knowledge of Systems Engineering on large and/or complex engineering projects.
• Experience with defence contracts, governance, and transition projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Service Delivery, Service Operations, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Valid UK Security Clearance required.

Preferable competencies

• Experience with ISO standards, DEFCONs, DEFSTANs and JSPs.
• Familiarity with various requirement and document management tools such as DOORs, AzureDevOps.
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals.
• Technical knowledge of SATCOM systems and operations.
• A willingness to take ownership of a situation and lead commercial discussions with cross disciplinary teams with multiple priorities.

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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ABOUT YOU

As the Laboratory Manager EMC & Radio, you will be responsible for enabling and managing the workflow through your team to facilitate the progress of projects whilst liaising with key members both within the Laboratory and across the wider business, maintaining a collaborative approach which provides solutions and not ‘blockers’ and is supportive in nature.

Required skills and experience:

• IT proficient
• Strong numeracy skills with the knowledge of calculating and tabulating results
• Clear written and verbal communications skills with the ability to clearly convey processes, results and key messages and able to build rapport, quickly and effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network and build strong relationships to collaborate with both Clients and members of the business to ensure that the business TQA promise is consistently met
• The ability to manage an operational team, including team leadership, leading a multi-technique, multi skilled team, budgeting and being effective at time managing personal and team workloads whilst working on multiple projects as required
• Have supervisory experience directly or indirectly for laboratory teams with the ability to transfer knowledge and skills through appropriate training workshops and 121 Coaching whilst maintaining guidance and support on a continuous basis
• Demonstrable experience within the electrical testing and certification sector
• Knowledge and application of safety procedures, laboratory performance and safety standards, handling chemicals, COSHH and enforcement of safety and quality systems
• Strong working knowledge of the electrical testing and certification Industry with excellent commercial understanding and natural business acumen which can be translated to understanding both internal and external factors, provide accurate timelines for projects and costings that are both profitable and aligned to Client requirements.
• Experience of working in or running an accredited laboratory under ISO 17025 or equivalent
• Electrical Engineering background to degree level or equivalent knowledge, at least five years’ experience working in a testing laboratory environment, operational management experience which included direct line management and P&L responsibilities

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

As Laboratory Manager EMC & Radio, You will lead our testing engineering team based in Leatherhead, specialising in EMC and Radio product standards to support our clients across a range of sectors including consumer goods, industrial, medical, energy storage, transportation, and fire detection and alarm systems. The role requires experience of working in a laboratory environment and an understanding of the product testing and certification industry with the ability to manage a team and have solid experience of financial controls.

Key activities:

• Providing operational management and leadership to a team of up to 8 test engineers providing testing and certification services to customers in EMC and Radio testing.
• Plan and organise project workload for yourself and your team based upon business priorities and specific project deliverables
• Uphold and maintain all laboratory accreditations and ensure successful participation and completion of all associated audits
• To report daily, weekly and monthly financial and quality KPI’s to the Operations Manager and wider management team.
• Taking responsibility for maximizing staff utilization, the quality and timeliness of reports as well as financial planning within the team
• Providing review to ensure technical correctness, of all deliverables originating from the team. This may include letter reports, test reports and certificates
• Providing information on project content, timelines and schedule to the business for inclusion in proposals and quotations. To ensure that such programs are translated into the laboratory with maximum efficiency to ensure the requirements of the client are met
• To maintain an awareness of the progress of all work programs within the team and ensure clients and Intertek management are kept up to date with any changes
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels; regularly with the Operations Manager, Operations Director, Head of Sales, Business Line Leader, Country Management and Global Business Line Leaders and clients where applicable, providing detailed project status updates
• Establish/maintain Development Training plans for all team members
• Own and drive the overall strategy for the EMC and Radio laboratory both growth and commercial

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin. Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

Job Title: Principal RF Engineer

Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Chelmsford – Great Baddow – Hybrid pattern

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £77,100 DOE + bonus scheme

Come and put yourself into a dynamic Principal RF Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of RF Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description:

In this role, you will apply deep RF design expertise to develop innovative solutions for both new products and the integration of advanced technologies into legacy systems. You will lead the full design lifecycle, from initial concept through detailed development, verification, and delivery, addressing complex RF engineering challenges with rigour and creativity. Acting as the RF lead at sub‑system and Line Replacement Unit (LRU) level, you will provide authoritative technical guidance, ensure design integrity, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements.

Core duties:

• Providing technical leadership on RF engineering, guiding design decisions and assuring technical integrity
• Developing, promoting and sharing new RF technologies for adoption across programmes and business areas
• Producing detailed RF system and circuit designs supported by analytical and electromagnetic simulation
• Specifing bespoke procured hardware and verify designs through simulation, analysis, testing and EMC support
• Leading integration activities within complex equipment environments and generate or review technical documentation
• Collaborating with systems, mechanical/thermal, safety, ILS and manufacturing teams; supporting lifecycle reviews, bids and proposals

Essential skills:

• Degree‑qualified in Electronic Engineering (or closely related discipline) with substantial experience in RF technologies, system architectures and circuit design
• Skilled in simulating RF systems using tools such as ADS, HFSS or equivalent modelling environments
• Experienced in producing component‑level designs suitable for volume production, including detailed verification and proving
• Considerable background in integration, defect resolution and gathering evidence to demonstrate acceptance, compliance, safety and fitness for purpose
• Ability to apply rigorous engineering discipline across RF design, simulation, analysis and system‑level validation activities
• Experience in high‑integrity environments and complex radar or sensing systems is adventagous

The Radar Systems Engineering team:

You will be working as a Principal RF Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats.

Join us and help shape the future of Radar technology!

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 17th April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Description Your Impact Join us at Leonardo and become part of a team shaping the next generation of radar technology. We’re looking for talented, driven, and experienced Senior RF/Microwave Engineers to join our expanding hardware engineering community within our world‑class radar division, based at our Edinburgh site.

As an RF Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and delivering cutting‑edge radio‑frequency systems that sit at the heart of our advanced defence solutions. Your expertise will help ensure these systems perform with precision, reliability, and excellence in some of the most demanding environments in the world.

What You’ll Bring To excel in this role, you’ll bring a strong command of RF circuit design, microwave engineering, and electromagnetic theory, paired with the problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail needed to tackle complex technical challenges. A curiosity for emerging technologies, enthusiasm for the defence and space sectors, and adaptability to new methods and tools will also help you thrive as part of our team. You will

• Lead a series of applied research work-packages and feasibility studies, document and report on their findings, and provide RF architectural recommendations to support the creation of a digital antenna concept for our next generation surveillance radar system
• Create high quality and robust designs; fully document and record your work products, keep them under configuration management and provide plans and progress reports; and conduct design reviews within the design review framework
• Supervise junior responsible engineers from within your system or functional block of RF assemblies
• Ensure design reviews are planned, executed and completed successfully
• Prepare robust manufacturing data packs and provide technical support to sub-contracts and engineering interface with manufacturing
• Qualifications first or second degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics)
• Proven experience (5 years +) in RF circuit design and analysis and a strong understanding of microwave techniques and electromagnetic theory
• Proficiency in using commercial software tools for RF analysis /simulation and schematic capture such as ADS, AWR, CST

Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger – apply now!

Primary Location GB – Edinburgh

Contract Type Permanent

Hybrid Working Hybrid

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: 19572

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an EMC Test Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role As an EMC Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and effective test and evaluation of aircraft, land platforms and associated electronic and armament systems operating in complex electromagnetic environments.

Day-to-day, you’ll provide subject matter expertise within multidisciplinary project teams, supporting the planning, execution and assurance of electromagnetic trials across civil and military programmes.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing E3 technical expertise in a customer facing and delivery focused environment
• Understanding customer problems and contributing to innovative engineering solutions
• Producing test plans, technical reports and presentation material in line with project requirements
• Identifying E3 technical risks and supporting Project Managers with mitigation
• Supporting the planning and delivery of electromagnetic trials programmes
• Maintaining continued technical engagement with key internal and external stakeholders

Essential Experience Of The EMC Test Engineer

• Proven understanding of fundamental electromagnetic theory
• Have a strong interest and/or experience of Radio Frequency (RF) design and testing
• Experience across E3 technical areas such as Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) or High‑Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
• Ability to author technical documentation including test plans and reports
• Experience working within technical governance frameworks
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Confidence to stand behind engineering judgement and challenge constructively

Essential Qualifications For The EMC Test Engineer

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Physics
• Evidence of continued professional learning and development

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is full time and based at Farnborough. Adaptive working is available, with at least 3 days per week expected on site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

Overview Element have an exciting opportunity in Malvern for a Test Technician/Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. This position will enable you to become an accomplished engineer proficient in performing a wide range of Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests covering an expansive range of products and applications.

Responsibilities This is an opportunity to work with an incredibly diverse range of new and innovative products, and to play an integral role in making tomorrow safer than today. For the right candidate, this could be the first step on the ladder to a rewarding career in product testing, inspection and certification.

As a member of the team, you would perform a vital role that would include;

• Conduct EMC and Radio Frequency (RF) tests within Anechoic Chambers using a variety of test equipment including, EMI Test Receivers, Spectrum Analysers and Oscilloscopes
• Performing testing to applicable standards or test plans, whilst accurately documenting the testing process and outcome
• Understanding customer test plans and how to properly follow laboratory technical procedures and test specifications
• Setup test equipment and follow written specifications necessary for the accurate performance of the test
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of test standards, product test procedures, and test equipment
• Interact with customers during the testing process, periodically assist with troubleshooting and improvement modifications

Skills / Qualifications To be successful in your application for this role you will require:

• A background and / or interest in electronics or engineering
• Experience of Commercial, Automotive and / or Military EMC Testing would be preferable

Company Overview Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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