RF Test Technician

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Why join Raytheon

Raytheon UK is a powerhouse in defence and aerospace where innovation meets impact. As a key partner to the UK government and global customers we tackle the toughest challenges across land sea air space and cyberspace. Beyond cutting-edge defence solutions we lead the way in digital training transformation for both military and commercial clients. At Raytheon UK you will work with pioneering technology collaborate with top industry experts and be part of a dynamic team that fuels your growth. Whether youre looking to push boundaries develop your skills or make a real-world impact your future starts here.

In your role as a RF Test Technician you will enjoy:

• A meaningful mission: Work on a range of critical products essential to the success of commercial & military applications.

• A culture like no other: Join a Friendly and supportive culture that takes pride in its first time every time principle when it comes to product quality.

• A generous package: Enjoy a generous salary comprehensive benefits and opportunities to learn through our In-house training school with Certified IPC Trainers.

• A collaborative culture: Be part of an established and experienced manufacturing team with a wide range of manufacturing and engineering knowledge and expertise enabling your growth and learning.

• Career Pathways: Progression Pathways for all People Leader and Technical roles with internal and external training courses available to support development.

What Youll be doing

Perform functional testing tuning and diagnostics of RF products as well as diagnostics at component level for both prime products and repairs. Youll also be required to keep accurate test records carry out any maintenance tasks and aid other disciplines to improve overall cost and quality of product.

Main Duties:

• Perform functional testing of electronic assemblies to required contractual quality and schedule requirements

• Diagnose boards/units down to component level on failing products and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Diagnose test equipment related faults

• Execution of preventative maintenance and calibration plans for test equipment

• Record accurate test records and provide requested yield & failure reports

• Assist engineering with any ongoing investigations / initiatives

• Aid the continual improvement of efficiency in designated test area(s)

Your skills:

• Minimum of HND in electronics or relevant experience

• Must havesignificant experience with testing and diagnostics of RF (>1GHz) products down to component level

• Tuning of RF circuitry to achieve performance specification

• Proven ability to set up and utilise various types of lab equipment (including complex RF instrumentation) for manual production test & debug purposes.

• Has a good understanding of electronics (including theoretical and practical knowledge of RF circuitry) able to interpret circuit diagrams and can communicate circuit functionality effectively.

• Can interpret test specifications to carry out manual production test requirements & debug.

• Can work to production schedules without detracting from product quality and any contractual requirements.

Experience wed prefer:

• Significant experience and knowledge of various ATEs

• Confident self starter who can operate with little supervision

• Ability to communicate at all levels across a range of disciplines

• Flexibility in working hours as shift work may be required

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.

• 25 days holiday statutory public holidays plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)

• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)

• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).

• 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension.

• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes including Health Cashplan Dental and Cycle to Work amongst others.

• Enhanced sick pay.

• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity paternity & shared parental leave

Work Culture

• 37hr working week although hours may vary depending on role job requirement or site-specific arrangements.

• Remote hybrid and site based working opportunities dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.

• A grownup flexible working culture that is output not time spent at desk focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.

• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year

For this role the successful hire will need to be a permanent UK resident and successfully complete a baseline (BPSS) security and background check.

RTX

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington Virginia USA but with over 180000 employees globally across every continent RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses Collins Aerospace Systems Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35000 jobs across 13 UK sites RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over 2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4000 suppliers across England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland. Were investing in all corners of the country supporting 29040 jobs in England 3040 in Northern Ireland 1900 in Scotland and 1600 in Wales.

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