Job Description
What will you be doing?
ALTEN is seeking an experienced RF Test Engineer to join our dynamic space division, supporting cutting-edge commercial programs. If you're passionate about RF testing, electronics, and emerging technologies, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation.
Your main responsibilities will be:
* Conduct RF and electronics testing, ensuring compliance with industry standards (ETSI, FCC).
* Set up, operate, and troubleshoot RF test systems and laboratory instrumentation (Rohde & Schwarz, Anritsu, Speag).
* Support validation and verification processes for high-tech space applications.
* Contribute to the development of test plans and standard operating procedures.
* Work collaboratively with engineers and technicians to deliver high-precision results.
* Ensure adherence to BPSS security clearance requirements for commercial programs.
You are...
* Passionate about engineering
* result-oriented
* proactive
Qualifications
Experience, skills and qualifications required:
* Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
* Strong background in RF Testing with hands-on experience in consumer product testing, SAR, and EMC.
* Familiarity with Wi-Fi (6E), Bluetooth, 5G NR, Co-tx, NB (Narrow Band), and band-edge testing.
* Experience working in RF labs, troubleshooting emerging technologies, and setting up test facilities.
* Ability to analyze and compile testing data, providing detailed reports on performance.
* Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a proactive approach to test challenges.
* Ability to work on-site in Portsmouth, 5 days a week with AM/PM shift flexibility.
Additional Information
Why join us?
We foster a community of dually 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, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.
We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.
Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!
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 along with Premium Customers
* A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
* A competitive salary
* Private Medical Insurance
* Pension Scheme
* Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
* Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
* Flexible way of working (role dependent)