RF Test Engineer x 2

The Role: RF Test Engineer x 2
Location: Herfordshire
Duration: 6 Month Contract

2 x RF Test Engineers urgently required, the Engineers may be required to work shifts at peak times. Most frequently used shift pattern
Shift early 06:00hrs to 14:00 hrs
Shift late 14:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs
Some weekend working Saturday or Sunday may be required at peak times.
Or occasionally there may be the need for night shift 22:00 to 06:00 hrs for which an uplift is currently paid Occasionally there may be the need for 16 day cycles, 12 hour shifts working 4 days on 07:00 to 19:00, 4 days off, 4 nights on (19:00 hrs to 07:00 hrs) and 4 days off. (uplift is paid for hours between 06:00 and 22:00 and a higher level uplift is paid for hours between 22:00 and 06:00)

Outline.
Perform high power Microwave testing on space and commercial hardware to a high technical standard This includes correctly setting up of test equipment and ensuring test equipment is operated in the correct manner a nd within calibration. Assist the HPT Team Leader and/or Senior Engineers to achieve the goals of the department. Maintenance of the associated test facilities. Ensure that all of the testing is performed in a safe and controlled manner. Production of accurate test reports, ensuring test logs are completed to a high standard and all measurement data is accurately recorded, stored and filed. Working to national, international and company internal standards. Any other duties deemed appropriate by the HPT team.

Qualifications and/or skills
Essential - HNC/HND and typically 2 years experience in either RF or Electrical Test. Flexible working hours.
Desirable - PC skills using Microsoft office, as well as Real Time data capture an advantage. Instrumentation and calibration.

Previous experience
Essential - Must have experience in either RF or Electrical testing, including instrumentation, data reduction, setting up and running tests with minimal supervision. A good mechanical aptitude.
Desirable - Previous exposure to microwave/RF testing of aerospace equipments.

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