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Test Engineer

Hampshire Hybrid 2-5 yrs exp Staffing and Recruiting 137 employees
Test EngineeringRF Test5G6GAutomation

Requirements

Candidates should have proficiency in RF testing and knowledge of 5G/6G systems, including 3GPP specifications. Experience in automation, Python development, and strong problem-solving skills are also required.

Job Description

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Hours: Full time, 2 days per week on site as a minimum.

About The Company

  • They are a pioneering UK technology company delivering high-performance physical layer solutions for 5G and next‑generation wireless networks, with a particular focus on Non‑Terrestrial Networks (NTN) such as satellite communications
  • Founded in 2016, the company combines world leading research with real deployment exercise to solve challenges in connectivity
  • Specialises in advanced signal processing and error resilient physical layer
  • They are the forefront of the convergence between terrestrial and satellite communications—helping to enable truly global, always‑on connectivity
  • Employees are innovative and have access to the latest tools and technologies to contribute to the high performance of the company

About the role – You will design, implement, and maintain automated and manual test systems for 5G RF and wireless communication products, ensuring reliable verification and validation across the product portfolio

  • Develop automated test systems — Build modular, scalable test frameworks (primarily in Python, with some C/C++) for 5G RF and digital interface environments
  • Deliver 3GPP‑aligned testing — Implement and execute tests across 5G/6G domains using automated tools and custom platforms
  • Capture and translate requirements — Work with product and development teams to define test requirements and convert them into test architectures and scripts
  • Integrate test systems — Ensure development, integration, and system‑level tests operate consistently across all components and products
  • Develop digital interface test capability — Build test solutions for emerging high‑speed digital interfaces and associated challenges
  • Produce technical documentation — Create clear user guides, architecture descriptions, design specifications, and test procedures as part of deliverables

Requirements For The Role

  • RF Test proficiency – Being able to configure the test equipment
  • 5G/6G knowledge- understand 3GPP specifications, Wireless systems architecture and RF Behaviour
  • Automation experience — Builds automated test workflows, including remote operation, logging, and reproducibility
  • System level thinking — Derives test requirements from architecture diagrams and specifications
  • Technical communication — Produces clear documentation and explains technical concepts to internal teams and customers
  • Python development — Writes modular, well-structured Python code suitable for automated test systems; able to complete a short coding exercise
  • Problem solving — Diagnoses issues using data, logs, and measurements; proposes structured solutions
  • Qualifications: HNC or Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications, or High‑Frequency Technology

Interview Process

The 1st stage will be a 30-minute call with the hiring manager, then the 2nd stage will be on site for more in depth questions and a tour.

How To Apply

If you are interested, please email with your updated CV and a time that’s best to call you or Ella Atkinson on 01184675779.

Please note that sponsorship will be available for candidates who are an exceptional fit to the role.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Skills

Test EngineeringRF Test5G6GAutomationPythonC/C++Technical CommunicationProblem SolvingDigital InterfaceSignal ProcessingDocumentationRequirements CaptureIntegrationValidationVerification

About IC Resources

In the search for highly skilled talent, IC Resources has supported the technology community since 1999. We match great talent to deep-tech companies around the world. Founder-led and independent, IC Resources evolves with the industry, building extensive market knowledge and long-term relationships. IC Resources is viewed as a key contributor to the technology ecosystem. We’re one of the few recruitment companies that really pays it forward. Our 70 specialist recruitment consultants work to find the best long-term fit for individuals and organisations around the world. They work in dedicated teams within the Semiconductor, Electronics, Software, AI, Quantum and Photonics sectors, covering technical operations, sales and marketing, IT and executive positions. We’re embedded in the industries we work in, supporting our clients in seeking out the next generation of talented candidates, while building recruitment solutions that adapt to the different needs of individual organisations. If you’d like to discuss the employment marketplace, salary levels, your recruitment strategy or indeed your career, please contact us. T: +44 118 988 1150 W: ic-resources.com E: enquiry@ic-resources.com