Element are looking for Principal Radio Engineers to support significant growth within our Connected Technologies business. 

We are looking for dynamic personalities who can help the expansion of Radio testing capabilities in the UK.

As a senior member of the team, you will be performing a variety of testing assignments. You will ensure timely and accurate test results. You will develop test plans using your strong understanding of Wireless Technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)  and test standards. You will also be required to guide and help junior engineers. This is a great opportunity to join a leading, Testing, Inspection and Certification company providing solutions to the the Consumer Product testing sector. Making Tomorrow Safer Than Today. 

• Provides technical and engineering leadership, and supports the development of new technologies 
• Accountable for accurate and timely release of testing data to customers inlcuding creation and sign off of test reports
• Able to oversee and guide problem solving of complicated technical challenges
• Provides input and support on business development opportunities with new or existing customers
• Assists in the professional development of technicians and engineers within the local laboratory
• Support technical leadership to interpret and apply regulations to a variety of cutting-edge technologies
• Availability to work a morning and evening shift pattern

Essential skills: 

• In-depth knowledge of ETSI and FCC Radio test standards (EN 300-328, EN 301-893, EN 300 440, FCC rule part 15.247 and 15.409
• Strong understanding of Wireless Technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee…)
• Reasonable Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and quality system management
• In-depth knowledge of testing Consumer Products for global certification requirements
• Has also demonstrated the ability to develop technical knowledge in their chosen field
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
   

Nice to have:  

• Will have a minimum of 5 years’ pertinent post-degree engineering experience, or advanced academic/professional qualifications
• Will have a minimum 5 years in an EMC / Radio test laboratory environment
• Knowledge of UKAS Accreditations and quality systems would be highly beneficial

Benfits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance  / Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12% / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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