RF / Microwave Technician - Contractor

Location: Stevenage
Contract: 3 months initially with permanancy offered depending on performance
Working Pattern: Fully onsite
Hours: 39 hours per week
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Rate: £25-£40 per hour, depending on experience

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced RF / Microwave Technician to provide immediate contractor support to an engineering team in Stevenage.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct RF and microwave testing
• Perform filter testing and characterisation using appropriate RF/microwave test equipment.
• Work with and interpret VNA (Vector Network Analyser) measurements and results.
• Apply knowledge of switching speeds and associated RF/electronic test requirements.
• Set up, execute and document test activities in accordance with engineering requirements.
• Identify, investigate and resolve test issues and anomalies.
• Work from engineering documentation, schematics, drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Maintain accurate test records and technical documentation.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to support ongoing programme requirements.
• Undertake high-grade soldering and rework activities where required.

Essential Experience

• Experience with VNAs
• Practical experience of filter testing
• Familiarity with switching speed and related electronic/RF test considerations.
• Practical laboratory/test engineering experience within an electronics, RF, microwave or high-reliability environment.
• Valid soldering certification.
• Experience working with BOMs and engineering documentation.
• Good Microsoft Office capability, particularly Excel and related tools.
• Able to work independently in a fully onsite engineering environment.