Calibration Engineer

Calibration Engineer Overview

This role as a Calibration Engineer involves advanced RF, microwave, and electrical calibration engineering within an accredited laboratory environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing complex calibration tasks, troubleshooting measurement equipment, and developing calibration procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced calibration and troubleshooting for RF, microwave, and DC/LF instrumentation.
• Perform RF and microwave calibrations on various equipment, including vector network analyzers and high-frequency signal generators.
• Execute precision DC and low-frequency calibrations covering voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, and time/frequency standards.
• Diagnose measurement issues and make necessary adjustments to equipment.
• Develop, review, and enhance calibration procedures, uncertainty budgets, and method validation activities.
• Support UKAS audits, proficiency testing, and technical investigations within the accredited laboratory.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for technical non-conformities.
• Maintain and verify reference standards to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Mentor calibration technicians and assist in the development of new laboratory capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance to customers regarding measurement issues, equipment performance, and calibration intervals.
• Support calibration activities at customer sites as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience with advanced RF and microwave calibration methods and measurement equipment.
• Strong understanding of RF measurement principles, including S-parameters, VSWR, return loss, attenuation, power, modulation, and noise.
• Experience working in a UKAS or ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration facility.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, calibration results, and measurement uncertainty budgets.
• Skilled in diagnosing complex measurement or equipment performance issues.
• Experience in producing clear calibration procedures, technical records, and investigation reports.
• Background in supporting technical improvements, method development, or laboratory capability expansion.
• Experience in developing or maintaining automated calibration procedures is highly desirable.
• Applicants should possess a Level 3 qualification in engineering, metrology, or applied science, such as a BTEC Level 3 or T-Level, or equivalent experience.
• Approximately three to seven years of relevant calibration experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunity to engage in practical RF, microwave, and precision electrical calibration work.
• Involvement in technical problem-solving and laboratory improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to a wide range of measurement equipment and accredited methods.
• Engagement with uncertainty analysis and customer measurement challenges.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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