Test Engineer

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.