Hardware Automation Engineer

Looking for your next career move in a company thats shaping the future of satellite communications

At ETL Systems weve been leading the way in RF design and manufacturing for over 35 years. Our technology powers critical satellite communications infrastructure used by the top 20 satellite operators and teleports worldwide and 75% of NATO governments rely on our equipment to help protect their citizens.

Were not just growing were thriving. With three Queens Awards for Enterprise in International Trade and recent acquisitions of Atlantic Microwave SpacePath Communications and IRT Technologies weve expanded our capabilities across the full RF chain. This includes everything from antenna to modem as well as high-power amplifiers and RF test equipment.

What truly sets us apart is our culture.

We are proudly recognised as a Great Place to Work (& 2026) and named Best Workplace in Manufacturing Production and Transportation (2025). Our success is built on strong values that shape how we work and grow together:

• Collaboration: We work as one team united in purpose and committed to shared success.
• Innovation: We embrace curiosity and forward-thinking to drive meaningful progress.
• Excellence: We set ambitious standards and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Integrity: We act ethically honestly and with professionalism in everything we do.

If youre looking to join a company where your ideas are valued your growth is supported and your work makes a global impact ETL Systems is the place for you.

ETL People benefits

• 33 days holiday per year (including UK bank holidays) rising to 38 days over your first five years service.
• Companyfunded 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 onsite Employee Gym (Hfd HQ) and subsidised Gym memberships via People Perks
• Subsidised onsite 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.

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 ( 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/ 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 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/
• Knowledge of Test Instrumentation control (SCPI)
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

Our ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of RF Test and Measurement and Instrument Control. They will have experience of Object Orientated Programming Requirements Analysis and Software Development. They will be able to provide efficient and effective programs and test fixtures to enable hardware test automation.

Desired Skills/qualifications/Experience:

• Strong Microsoft experience
• Engineering or technical degree or equivalent
• Previous experience of controlling equipment using LabVIEW OOP/Actor Framework/
• Knowledge of Test Instrumentation control (SCPI)
• Good understanding of electronic circuits
• Ability to work effectively to meet scheduled goals and deadlines

Location:

Hybrid working is available for this role - Before applying please make sure you can commute to Coldwell Radio Station Madley Herefordshire HR2 9NE.

Closing date: At ETL we always prioritise efficiency in everything we do. With this in mind we are looking to commence our interview process without delay and reserve the right to close the opening early should we receive suitable applications.

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.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Engineering
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1