Your role
We are looking for a Junior Test Engineer with experience in system level testing of RF systems, and previous exposure to Space or Defence industry.
The role is suited to an Electronic / Telecommunications Engineer with strong hands on laboratory skills and familiarity with RF instrumentation.
In this role you will play a key role in:
1. Preparation and configuration of test facilities and test benches
2. Calibration and verification of rf test equipment
3. Execution of system level RF tests (functional, performance, etc),
4. Creation and maintenance of test plans, test reports and non conformance documentation
5. Performing first level quality inspection of test specimens and conducting initial fault isolation and troubleshooting at system and sub system level
6. Logging, tracking, and supporting closure of defects in collaboration with systems and design team
7. Ensuring testing activities comply with project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements
Your profile
The engineer must be proficient and hands on with the following tools:
RF test instruments
8. RF signal generators / RF simulators
9. Spectrum analysers
10. Power meters
11. Network analysers (VNA – basic to intermediate usage)
General electronic test equipment
12. Oscilloscope (digital storage oscilloscope for signal integrity, timing, noise analysis)
13. Multimeter (voltage, current, continuity, resistance checks during integration and fault finding)
Basic knowledge of:
14. Attenuators, couplers, splitters
15. RF cabling, connectors, and grounding concepts
If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we stillencourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.
Make it real – what does it mean for you?
16. Well-being hub and different wellbeing initiatives
17. Open access to digital learning platforms
Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:
Declare they have a disability, and
Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
Please opt in during the application process.
Need to know
18. All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
19. This is a 6 months fixed‑term contract role that requires presence in the Portsmouth office 5 days a week and involves working in rotational shifts (6:00 AM–2:00 PM / 2:00 PM–10:00 PM).
20. Due to the nature of the project, we are looking for sole UK national.
You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.
About Capgemini
Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.