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Department OverviewCRFS, a global leader in Radio Frequency (RF) technology, was founded in 2007 to innovate in spectrum monitoring and geolocation. The company focuses on manufacturing and designing advanced hardware and software solutions to detect, monitor, and analyze RF signals in complex environments. This expertise has proved crucial to various sectors, including national spectrum regulators, the military, and security and intelligence services. Today, the company’s technology is recognised, preferred and embedded in most NATO
countries and deployed worldwide. CRFS’ mission is to continue pioneering sophisticated technologies for complex challenges in the RF spectrum domain.
Job Description
CRFS is seeking an Engineering Test Lead to oversee the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of system‑level testing for RF hardware and integrated systems. In this leadership role, you will manage test strategy, guide a team of test engineers and ensure that CRFS products meet the highest standards of performance, quality and reliability before release.
You will work closely with Systems Engineering, Hardware, Software, Support, and Production teams to design robust test approaches, lead issue resolution, and drive best‑practice methodologies across lab and field environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Test Leadership & Strategy: Own and develop the overall test strategy for CRFS systems, including lab and field validation; define methodologies and standards; lead risk‑based planning.
• Team Leadership: Provide direction and mentorship to Systems Test Engineers; assign tasks; review plans; support career development.
• Hardware & Systems Validation: Oversee development and execution of test plans; lead system‑level functional, performance, environmental, and stress testing; ensure effective use of diagnostic tools; drive automation.
• Field Testing Oversight: Plan and lead field test campaigns; guide data analysis; troubleshoot complex issues; ensure clear communication of findings.
• Documentation & Reporting: Approve procedures and test reports; ensure traceability; present readiness recommendations to stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Introduce new test technologies and methodologies; improve reliability, test coverage, and efficiency; promote excellence in testing.
Basic Requirements
Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience: Extensive experience in systems/hardware testing; proven leadership in technical teams; experience with diagnostic tools; familiarity with standards (IEEE, ISO, MIL‑STD, DEF‑STAN).
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional coordination; analytical problem‑solving; automation skills (Python, C/C++); ability to interpret engineering designs and RF data.
• Personal Attributes: Organized; detail‑focused; proactive; able to manage multiple priorities; collaborative.
Working Conditions
• Travel for field testing as required.
• Flexibility in working hours during critical test phases.
In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching and development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:
Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).
25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Life assurance.
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities.
Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc.
Carbon neutral initiatives/goals.
Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days.
Well known companies discount scheme.
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Position TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanNoCompanyMotorola Solutions UK Limited
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Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
Skills Required
- Extensive background in software testing, with prior experience in a Lead, Senior, or Principal role
- Ability to design test frameworks and workflows from the ground up
- Deep understanding of software architecture, including desktop/web applications and embedded systems interaction
- Expert-level knowledge of test management tools like Jira/Xray and experience implementing automation frameworks
- Ability to motivate a team and manage stakeholder expectations
- Technical curiosity to learn about software controlling complex hardware
- Experience with Python-based test frameworks or UI automation tools
- Knowledge of integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of high-speed data streaming, TCP/UDP protocols, and network performance testing
- ISTQB Advanced Level (Test Manager) or equivalent
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