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# Test Engineer (Outside IR35)

- **Company:** LA International Computer Consultants
- **Location:** Harlow, United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Network Analysis, Software Documentation, Software Systems, Test Scripts, Integration Tests, Bug Reporting
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-1DA8268D2AD2378674/

## About the Role

Experience in RF testing, systems, or integration testing.

 - Strong practical experience working within an engineering laboratory environment.
 - Experience executing formal test procedures and generating objective test evidence.
 - Proven troubleshooting and fault-finding capability across hardware and software systems.
 - Experience producing defect reports, problem reports, and test reports.
 - Experience writing, reviewing, or maintaining test procedures and test documentation.
 - Ability to analyse test results and clearly articulate findings.
 - Experience operating electronic and RF test equipment.
 - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
 - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 - Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
 - Able and willing to spend the majority of the working day conducting hands-on testing within a laboratory environment.

## Description

We are currently looking for a number of experienced Test Technicians to support a Clients Air Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) team in the integration, verification, validation, and acceptance testing of Air Traffic Control, Surveillance, Radar, Identification, and associated ATM systems.

The Candidate will provide hands-on support across the test life cycle, conducting RF, system, and integration testing activities within a laboratory environment. Working closely with Systems, Software, Hardware, Integration, and Support Engineering teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing test activities, investigating defects, analysing results, and producing high-quality test documentation in support of programme delivery.

This role is particularly suited to an individual who enjoys practical engineering work, structured testing, technical problem-solving, and spending the majority of their working day operating within a laboratory or integration environment.

The work will be full time onsite but there is flexibility in terms of how their hours are structured.

Main Duties

The Candidate will support engineering and programme delivery activities through the execution of formal test activities and technical investigations.

Responsibilities include:

 - Execute RF, system, integration, verification, validation, and acceptance testing activities.
 - Configure and operate laboratory equipment, simulators, and specialist test environments.
 - Follow approved test procedures and accurately record test evidence and results.
 - Develop, review, and update test procedures, test specifications, and test reports.
 - Investigate and document defects, anomalies, and system non-conformances.
 - Support fault isolation, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities.
 - Perform troubleshooting of hardware, RF, networking, and system-level issues.
 - Operate and configure RF and electronic test equipment including spectrum analysers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, and network analysis equipment.
 - Analyse test results and provide clear technical recommendations to engineering teams.
 - Support integration activities involving surveillance, radar, communications, identification, and air traffic management systems.
 - Interpret engineering documentation including schematics, interface documents, test specifications, and technical manuals.
 - Maintain accurate configuration-controlled records, test evidence, and engineering documentation.
 - Communicate testing progress, issues, risks, and recommendations to project stakeholders.
 - Support formal system demonstrations, customer acceptance testing, and qualification activities where required.
 - Manage workload priorities to meet programme schedules and delivery milestones.