ETL Systems Ltd
RF Lab Technician
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Role Overview
Working on-site from our R&D offices in Rickmansworth, this hands-on role is focused on supporting the RF Design team with new developments, primarily through testing, tuning, reworking, and modifying RF PCBs and assemblies. The responsibilities include maintaining the stock of components and consumables, assisting with test equipment calibration arrangements, and organising the RF laboratory.
The role involves various support tasks within the RF engineering team, including building and testing boards, modules, and chassis.
The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in the construction and testing of RF circuits or similar devices. The ability to read schematic and PCB layout diagrams accurately is essential, as is the ability to follow test procedures and document results meticulously. Proficiency in using RF/Electronic test equipment, such as VNAs, Spectrum Analysers, Signal Generators, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes, and DVMs/DMMs, is required. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in writing and editing Python and LabVIEW scripts to control test equipment and run automated testing. While some experience with mechanical modification is a plus, it is not essential.
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Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or similar software is necessary.
Key Accountabilities
- Support the RF team with maintaining the lab area.
- Organising storage of development hardware.
- Arrange ordering of equipment, parts, and lab supplies as necessary.
- Ensuring test and rework benches are suitably equipped and maintained.
- Tidiness of the lab area.
- Ensure all lab equipment is functional and arrange repair as necessary.
- Assist with annual calibration of lab equipment (VNAs etc).
- Modification of boards to IPC-610.
- Test and measure RF PCBs and their assembly using VNA, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyser, etc.
- Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate RF products and assemblies under different environmental conditions.
- Construction and assembly of prototype boards and chassis.
- Construction of wiring looms.
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Location
This role requires you to work on-site working from our R&D office in Rickmansworth - Before applying, please make sure you can commute to Ground Floor, Trinity Court, Suite C, Church St, Rickmansworth WD3 1RT
Closing date
At ETL, we always prioritise efficiency in everything we do. With this in mind, we are looking to commence our interview process without delay and reserve the right to close the opening early should we receive suitable applications.
BPSS Compliant
Due to the nature of our work, all roles require candidates to be BPSS compliant.
VISA Sponsorship
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Agency notice
We are sourcing suitable candidates for this role directly via our internal referral programme, direct marketing, and talent team.
Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from external suppliers.
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