Principal System Test Engineer

Job Location:

Southampton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Principal Test Engineer will design implement and maintain automated and manual test systems for 5G RF and wireless communication products ensuring reliable verification and validation across AccelerComms product portfolio. This is a key hands-on role which will play an important part in the growth of AccelerComm. The role is mainly office based and includes occasional global travel to support customer engagements and technical partners.

Key Responsibilities

Develop automated test systems Build modular scalable test frameworks (primarily in Python with some C/C) for 5G RF and digital interface environments.

Deliver 3GPPaligned testing Implement and execute tests across 5G/6G domains using automated tools and custom platforms.

Capture and translate requirements Work with product and development teams to define test requirements and convert them into test architectures and scripts.

Integrate test systems Ensure development integration and systemlevel tests operate consistently across all components and products.

Develop digital interface test capability Build test solutions for emerging highspeed digital interfaces and associated challenges.

Produce technical documentation Create clear user guides architecture descriptions design specifications and test procedures as part of deliverables.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

HNC or Degree in Electronics Electrical Engineering Wireless Communications or HighFrequency Technology.

Essential Skills

RF test proficiency Able to configure and operate RF test equipment (e.g. VNAs spectrum analysers signal generators) and interpret results.

5G/6G knowledge Demonstrates understanding of 3GPP specifications RF behaviour and wireless system architecture.

Automation experience Builds automated test workflows including remote operation logging and reproducibility.

System level thinking Derives test requirements from architecture diagrams and specifications.

Technical communication Produces clear documentation and explains technical concepts to internal teams and customers.

Python development Writes modular well-structured Python code suitable for automated test systems; able to complete a short coding exercise.

Problem solving Diagnoses issues using data logs and measurements; proposes structured solutions.

Desirable Skills

Industry automation tools Experience with CI/CD hardwareintheloop or lab automation frameworks.

Customer requirement analysis Ability to translate customer expectations into test deliverables.

RF design/test methods Familiarity with RF design principles and advanced measurement techniques.

Core Behaviours

Ownership and Delivery
Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes managing priorities and deadlines effectively

Constructive Challenge
Raises concerns or alternative approaches in a professional evidence-based manner

Clear Communication
Communicates clearly and professionally in written verbal and presentation formats

Collaboration
Works effectively with others shares knowledge openly and contributes to team success

Customer Focus
Builds trust with customers and stakeholders by understanding needs and delivering reliable solutions

Continuous Improvement
Identifies opportunities to improve processes tools and test approaches

Adaptability
Responds effectively to changing priorities technologies or project requirements

What Success Looks Like

Reliable scalable test systems supporting multiple products

High test coverage aligned to requirements and standards

Efficient automation reducing manual testing effort

Strong collaboration across engineering and customer teams

Focus on shared goals and teamwork

Positive customer feedback on technical support and engagement

Benefits

Working at AccelerComm

Joining AccelerComm means becoming part of an ambitious collaborative team delivering technology that is already making an impact at global scale. Based at Southampton Science Park the company offers a modern flexible working environment with strong links to a vibrant local technology ecosystem.

Employees are empowered to innovate work with the latest tools and technologies and contribute directly to the evolution of high performance wireless systems. With a culture rooted in technical excellence openness and continuous improvement AccelerComm offers a genuine opportunity to influence both product direction and engineering practices.

We offer a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes pension life assurance and healthcare. We have flexible working arrangements including hybrid working to support a healthy worklife balance while enabling teams to collaborate effectively on complex cutting edge challenges. Facilities including a popular coffee shop good transport links on-site nursery secure bike storage shower facilities and pay-as-you-go electric car charge points (see for more details).

Sponsorship

AccelerComm can offer certificates of sponsorship for successful international candidates.

Required Experience:

Staff IC