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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Automation Engineer - **Company:** ETL Systems - **Location:** Rickmansworth, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Hardware Testing - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=878ef9d8e2d0faeb ## About the Role * Degree or equivalent experience in a related science or engineering discipline * Previous experience of controlling equipment using LabVIEW OOP/Actor Framework/VB.NET * Knowledge of Test Instrumentation control (SCPI) * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Our ideal candidate The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of RF Test and Measurement and Instrument Control. They will have experience of Object Orientated Programming, Requirements Analysis and Software Development. They will be able to provide efficient and effective programs and test fixtures to enable hardware test automation. Desired Skills/qualifications/Experience: * Strong Microsoft experience * Engineering or technical degree or equivalent * Previous experience of controlling equipment using LabVIEW OOP/Actor Framework/VB.NET * Knowledge of Test Instrumentation control (SCPI) * Good understanding of electronic circuits * Ability to work effectively to meet scheduled goals and deadlines ## Description * 33 days' holiday per year (including UK bank holidays), rising to 38 days over your first five years' service. * Company-funded Health Cash Plan (helping with everyday healthcare costs). * Annual Bonus & Salary Review. * Company Pension. * Career development and training for all roles. * ETL Employee Wellbeing Support:, free eye tests, free Employee Assistance Programme, GP anytime. * ETL People Perks: discounts on shopping, holidays, gym membership, days out, cinema and dining. * Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme. * Free on-site Employee Gym (HFD HQ) and subsidised Gym memberships via People Perks * Subsidised on-site employee Café (HFD HQ), with free refreshments for all employees * Free onsite parking, car share scheme and EV charging. * Casual Business Dress. * Annual company events., The Hardware Automation Engineer will develop code to automate RF test and measurement systems. This role requires a proven ability in developing in Object Oriented Software (VB.NET/PYTHON/C#) and/or LabVIEW Actor Framework to control automated test fixtures and RF test and measurement equipment such as Network Analysers, Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters and Signal Generators. You will maintain and improve existing LabVIEW/VB.NET software projects, produce product documentation, and promote best practice for software development. 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