RF System Test Engineer

SII Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital services company based in Portsmouth is seeking an RF System Test Engineer to design and support RF and microwave test systems for complex engineering programs. The ideal candidate will excel in system design, integration, and validation, while ensuring compliance with quality processes. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements. This role involves collaboration with project and test operations teams.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary

6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice

Private Medical Insurance

Life Cover and Income Protection

25 days holiday

10 days full sick pay per year

Flexible working

Cycle to Work & TechScheme

Continuous professional development

Corporate access to the Udemy platform

Qualifications

• Expertise in RF and microwave system design.
• Strong understanding of microwave theory.
• Experience with RF test equipment like Network Analysers.

Responsibilities

• Design and document RF and microwave test system solutions.
• Integrate and validate test hardware for complex engineering programs.
• Provide technical support during operational phases.

Skills

RF and microwave system design

Microwave theory

RF test equipment, including Network Analysers and Spectrum Analysers

System build and integration

Validation and verification

Software interaction within test systems

Test solution documentation and formal review processes

Education

Degree in Electrical, RF or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Overview

SII Group delivers Digital Services, IT, Engineering, and Consulting to diverse industries, enabling digital transformation through our commitment to Growth, People, and CSR. With over 16,000 professionals across 21 countries, we’re recognised as a “Great Place to Work” for fostering a high-trust culture. Our core values of Trust, Transparency, and Quality drive our work package delivery, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations as a committed partner.

Since 2016, SII UK has supported top Aerospace & Defence, Aviation, Transportation, and Finance clients, empowering digital transformation with industry-leading engineering expertise.

Let’s Tech Together is our promise to encourage innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered.

THE OPPORTUNITY

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a highly skilled RF System Test Engineer to design, integration, validation, and lifecycle support of RF and microwave test systems used in complex engineering programmes. The role spans system-level design through to operational support, working closely with project, RF, and test operations teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, integrate, validate, and document RF and microwave test system solutions, including associated test and control hardware
• Develop complete test solutions covering system design, hardware integration, software interaction, and validation activities
• Ensure all solutions are delivered in compliance with defined quality processes and engineering standards
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, supporting formal design and project reviews
• Liaise with the Project Responsible Engineer to support successful milestone reviews and programme delivery
• Provide ongoing technical support during the operational phase, in collaboration with Test Operations
• Respond to test hardware-related occurrence reports and non-conformance issues, providing technical input and resolution
• Contribute to weekly and monthly project and departmental reporting

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• RF and microwave system design
• Microwave theory
• RF test equipment, including Network Analysers and Spectrum Analysers
• System build and integration
• Validation and verification
• Software interaction within test systems
• Test solution documentation and formal review processes

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Background in aerospace or defence hardware testing
• Degree in Electrical, RF or Electronic Engineering

BENEFITS

• Competitive Basic Salary
• 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection
• 25 days holiday
• 10 days full sick pay per year
• Flexible working
• Cycle to Work & TechScheme
• Continuous professional development
• Corporate access to the Udemy platform

* If you\'re applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar, however certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.
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