RF Test Engineer (Space)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Portsmouth seeks an RF Test Engineer to validate satellite technologies. You'll perform RF testing, design procedures, and ensure compliance with international standards. If you have a degree in Electronics or Telecommunications and a strong background in RF Testing, apply now for a full-time position offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible way of working

Qualifications

• Strong background in RF Testing with hands-on experience in consumer product testing, SAR, and EMC.
• Experience working in lab environments or test facilities.
• Ability to work onsite in Portsmouth, 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RF and EMC testing on satellite subsystems and equipment.
• Support validation and verification processes for high-tech space applications.
• Contribute to the development of test plans and standard operating procedures.

Skills

RF Testing

Electronics

Telecommunications

Laboratory Environment Experience

Education

Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or related field

Job description

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Job Description

Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference? You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

What will you be doing?

As an RF Test Engineer at ALTEN, you’ll play a critical role in the testing and validation of radio frequency (RF) systems used in advanced space and satellite technologies. RF Engineers are responsible for working with equipment that transmits and receives signals — such as antennas, amplifiers, and communication modules — ensuring they perform correctly, reliably, and safely in complex environments like space.

In this role, you will design and execute RF testing procedures to measure signal strength, frequency response, power levels, interference, and system performance. You will work with specialised test equipment in a laboratory environment, contribute to design reviews, identify and troubleshoot signal or hardware issues, and support engineers in qualifying products for launch‑readiness.

You will also play a key role in ensuring all systems meet international compliance standards such as ETSI and FCC, and work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to support ongoing commercial satellite programmes.

• Conduct RF and EMC testing on satellite subsystems and equipment.
• Support validation and verification processes for high‑tech space applications.
• Contribute to the development of test plans and standard operating procedures.
• Work on a shift basis (AM/PM rotation) to support 24/7 lab operations.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering.
• Result‑oriented.
• Proactive.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Strong background in RF Testing with hands‑on experience in consumer product testing, SAR, and EMC.
• Experience working in lab environments or test facilities.
• Ability to work on‑site in Portsmouth, 5 days a week, with AM/PM shift flexibility.

Why join us?

We foster a community of dual‑talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, and internal universities, we help you reach your full potential.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style.
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies with premium customers.
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries.
• A competitive salary.
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and other benefits.
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings.
• Flexible way of working (role dependent).

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Consulting
• Industries: Software Development, IT Services, and IT Consulting