Junior Test Engineer

INZPIRE LTD; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Farnborough is seeking a Junior Test Engineer to ensure customer systems meet critical EMC and TEMPEST requirements. You will conduct measurements, support testing, and contribute to technical documentation in a highly innovative environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in RF engineering and the required technical qualifications. The role involves working on-site during weekdays and may also require travel to other sites.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Options for Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal for various services

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to hands-on electronics or RF measurement activities.
• Ability to write clear and concise technical documents including test plans and reports.
• Willingness to work away from home in the UK or overseas for short periods.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of EMC test plans under guidance.
• Setting up customer equipment for EMC and TEMPEST testing.
• Conducting EMC/TEMPEST measurements using specialist RF equipment.
• Analysing test data and contributing to detailed technical test reports.
• Working closely with senior engineers and customers to support test delivery.

Skills

Strong interest in RF engineering, EMC or electronics testing

Hands-on experience with electronics or RF measurement

Ability to write technical documents

Strong communication skills

Ability to set up and use specialized equipment

Education

Electrical or electronics-based Apprenticeship at NVQ Level 3

HNC/HND in an electrical or electronics discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Spectrum analysers

Antennas

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Overview

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 a Junior 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 a Junior Test Engineer, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that customer systems meet Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and TEMPEST requirements, directly contributing to the safety, performance and compliance of critical defence and security systems.

Day-to-day, you’ll support the planning, setup and execution of EMC/TEMPEST tests, work with customer equipment, perform hands-on measurement activities and contribute to the creation of detailed test documentation under UKAS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of EMC test plans under guidance
• Setting up customer equipment for EMC and TEMPEST testing
• Conducting EMC/TEMPEST measurements using specialist RF equipment
• Analysing test data and contributing to detailed technical test reports
• Working closely with senior engineers and customers to support successful test delivery

Essential experience

• Strong interest in RF engineering, EMC or electronics testing
• Experience or exposure to hands-on electronics or RF measurement activities
• Ability to write clear and concise technical documents including test plans and reports
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers
• Willingness to work away from home in the UK or overseas for short periods
• Ability to set up and use oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analysers, antennas or similar equipment

Essential qualifications

• Electrical or electronics-based Apprenticeship at NVQ Level 3
• Or HNC/HND in an electrical or electronics discipline
• Demonstrable academic or project experience in electronics, EMC or RF

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.

Location and schedule

This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Set working times are Monday–Friday, on-site 5 days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Farnborough

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.

• 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.