Role: Contract RF Test Engineer
Location: Herefordshire
Contract Length: 3 months
Rate: £30.00 per hour (Outside IR35 – operate via your own PSC or umbrella)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Contract RF Test Engineer to join an established engineering business based in Herefordshire. This hands-on contract position involves testing, fault-finding, and troubleshooting complex RF and electronic systems used in advanced technology and defence applications. You will be working within a fast-paced, high-spec environment that values precision, technical excellence, and reliable performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform testing, diagnostics, and fault-finding across a range of RF and electronic systems.
• Identify and repair issues at both the system and component levels.
• Operate key RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, network analysers, and signal generators.
• Interpret and work from electronic schematics and technical drawings.
• Document test results, issues, and corrective actions accurately and efficiently.
Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Contract RF Test Engineer, ideally within manufacturing, aerospace, or defence.
• Strong hands-on electronics fault-finding skills (RF experience preferred).
• Solid understanding of electronic schematics and circuit design.
• Competency using a range of RF test equipment.
• Right to work in the UK and citizenship of a NATO member country.
• Comfortable working independently and delivering results to deadlines.
Why Apply:
This Herefordshire-based Contract RF Test Engineer role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems that support world-class engineering programmes. You will join a collaborative and technically strong team where your expertise will directly influence product quality and performance.
If you are an experienced Contract RF Test Engineer seeking your next project in Herefordshire, we would like to hear from you