Test and Validation Engineer
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
At CRFS (A Motorola Solutions Company) we create the worlds most advanced technology for monitoring the radio spectrum. We are looking for a highly capable hands-on Test and Validation Engineer (RF Systems) to join our team in Cambridge and lead the verification of systems that keep people safer this role you will be instrumental in turning cutting-edge prototypes into mission-ready realities.
Job Description
The Role
This is a high-impact hands-on role at the heart of our Systems Engineering team serving as the vital link between prototype development and mission-ready product release. You will balance structured V-model verification with rapid fail-fast testing to ensure our world-class RF systems are robust reliable and technically superior. If you take pride in technical problem-solving and love the challenge of uncovering emergent issues in complex integrated hardware and software this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
Verification Strategy: Define and execute system-level validation plans that balance rigorous testing with delivery speed to ensure risks are retired early in the development cycle.
Prototype Testing: Plan and conduct functional performance and stress testing in both lab and field environments to feed critical results back into design decisions.
System Integration: Validate complete systems ensuring that integrated hardware RF software and mechanical elements perform seamlessly as intended.
Fault-Finding & Root Cause: Lead investigations into complex technical issues across multiple domains supporting fault-finding from the embedded level to mechanical integration.
Infrastructure Improvement: Develop and maintain high-quality test rigs fixtures and automated procedures to improve the repeatability and efficiency of our validation activities.
Documentation & Reporting: Produce clear evidence-based documentation that supports technical reviews NPI handover and engineering changes.
Basic Requirements
What Were Looking For
Experience: A proven background in the test validation or integration of complex RF or electronics-based systems preferably within an NPI or R&D environment.
Technical Proficiency: Expert hands-on experience using diagnostic tools like spectrum analysers signal generators and oscilloscopes to measure and verify RF performance.
Diagnostic Skills: A methodical approach to troubleshooting integrated hardware/software issues with a proactive ability to operate as a devils advocate during the design phase.
Educational Foundation: A Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Physics Systems Engineering or a related field.
Mindset: A practical evidence-driven professional who is comfortable working with imperfect prototypes and can balance delivery pace with verification confidence.
Equivalent practical experience is highly valued; we encourage applications even if you dont meet 100% of the criteria.
Why CRFS
Based at our state-of-the-art facility in Cambridge (Bourn Quarter) you will join a collaborative and high-energy engineering team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of spectrum intelligence. This is a full-time hands-on role where your expertise directly influences our next-generation products and ensures that CRFS continues to deliver industry-leading reliability. You will work at the cutting edge of RF innovation moving between laboratory-based verification and field testing trials.
The Rewards of Joining CRFS
In return for your expertise well support your professional growth with personalised coaching and development every step of the way. To reward your hard work we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for your financial physical and personal well-being:
Financial & Future Security: Competitive salary performance bonuses and a two-week annual holiday bonus.
Retirement & Investment: Attractive defined contribution pension and employee stock purchase plan.
Health & Wellness: Private medical insurance life assurance and comprehensive wellbeing support via an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off & Flexibility: 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) and flexible working options to support your work-life balance.
Family & Community: Enhanced maternity/paternity pay support for volunteering days and a commitment to carbon-neutral initiatives and goals.
Ready to build the future Apply today!
Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
ExperiencedReferral Payment Plan
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Motorola Solutions UK LimitedEEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Motorola Solutions, Inc., incorporated on March 9, 1973, is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. It serves global customer base spanning federal, state, county, provin ... View more
