Radio Frequency Test Engineer

Role: RF test engineer

Location: County Durham

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + relocation support

The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced RF Test Engineer to join our engineering team, supporting wafer-level semiconductor testing across both RF and DC environments.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining and developing high-performing test systems, introducing new products into production, analysing test data and driving continuous improvement across our test capability.

We’re looking for someone who combines strong RF/test engineering expertise with a practical, hands-on approach and a passion for improving semiconductor wafer test capability.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and maintain RF and DC wafer-level test systems , ensuring reliable, accurate and repeatable production performance.
• Define and implement RF test methodologies , including S-Parameters, Noise Figure, Golden Wafer and Gauge R&R.
• Support new product introduction , working closely with Product Engineering and Production teams to establish test capability.
• Develop and optimise test hardware, software, algorithms and systems , including LabVIEW developed applications.
• Specify, procure and commission probe cards and test equipment .
• Analyse test data and produce wafer maps, SPC, correlation and product performance reports .
• Diagnose and resolve production test issues and support Test Technicians and Operators.
• Carry out semiconductor device characterisation, evaluation and diagnostic testing .
• Develop and maintain test software, procedures, instructions and equipment records.
• Provide training and technical support to production colleagues.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency and safe working .

What You’ll Bring:

Essential:

• Experience in semiconductor device testing and volume semiconductor test engineering.
• Good programming background , i.e. LabVIEW, C++, C#, .NET, VB etc.
• Experience with RF/microwave test equipment, including VNAs, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes and signal generators .
• Experience developing or supporting DC and/or RF semiconductor test systems .
• Good analytical, problem-solving and data-analysis skills, including SPC/statistical techniques.
• HND/Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline .
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• A proactive, results-focused approach and willingness to support colleagues through training and knowledge sharing.

Desirable:

• Experience selecting and commissioning test equipment.
• LabVIEW programming experience.
• Experience in supervising staff.

Security & Other Requirements:

The successful candidate must be eligible to achieve full UK SC security clearance and may also need to meet UK Eyes Only and ITAR requirements .

Flexibility may be required to support business needs, including occasional work outside standard office hours

How to apply?

Apply now or send your CV to [email protected]