Role Overview
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.
This is a very important role enabling NPI teams to design and provide automation test software and hardware to the test team.
Key Accountabilities
- Developing new software for control of RF test systems
- Maintain and improve existing LabVIEW and VB.NET software projects
- Promote best practice for software development
- 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.
Desired Skills / Qualifications / 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
Benefits
- 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.
- Flexible Hours available with core hours Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (no weekends/evening).
- Annual company events.
Location
Hybrid working is available for this role – Before applying, please make sure you can commute to Coldwell Radio Station, Madley, Herefordshire, HR2 9NE.
Other Information
BPSS Compliant: Due to the nature of our work, all roles require candidates to be BPSS compliant.
Agency notice: We are looking to source suitable candidates for this role through our internal referral programme, direct marketing, and talent team.
Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from external suppliers.
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