RF Integration and Field Service Engineer

Our client, a leading defence technology organisation, is seeking an experienced RF Integration and Field Support Engineer to join their team in Finland. This critical role involves the integration, testing, and field support of advanced electronic warfare equipment. The successful candidate will work with cutting-edge RF systems, ensuring optimal performance of sophisticated defence technologies whilst providing technical expertise to clients and internal teams.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegrate and test RF components and subsystems within electronic warfare platforms, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and performance requirementsConduct system-level testing, troubleshooting, and validation of RF electronic warfare equipment in laboratory and field environmentsProvide technical field support to clients, including on-site installation, commissioning, and training on electronic warfare systemsDiagnose and resolve complex RF integration issues, working collaboratively with design engineers and project teamsDevelop and execute test procedures, integration plans, and technical documentation for electronic warfare systemsSupport product demonstrations, field trials, and customer acceptance testing activitiesMaintain detailed records of integration activities, test results, and field service reportsLiaise with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, software developers, and project managers to ensure successful system deliveryTravel domestically and internationally to client sites as required for installation, maintenance, and technical support activitiesEnsure all work complies with defence industry standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance protocolsYleiskatsausAsiakkaamme, johtava puolustusteknologiaorganisaatio, etsii kokemusta RF-integraatio- ja kenttätukiinsinööriä tiiminsä vahvistamiseksi Suomessa. Tässä kriittisessä tehtävässä työskentelet edistyneiden elektronisen sodankäynnin laitteiden integroinnin, testauksen ja kenttätuen parissa. Menestyvä hakija työskentelee huipputeknisten RF-järjestelmien parissa varmistaen kehittyneiden puolustusteknologioiden optimaalisen suorituskyvyn ja tarjoten teknistä asiantuntemusta asiakkaille ja sisäisille tiimeille.Keskeiset vastuualueetIntegroida ja testata RF-komponentteja ja -alijärjestelmiä elektronisen sodankäynnin alustoilla varmistaen vaatimustenmukaisuuden teknisten eritelmien ja suorituskykyvaatimusten kanssaSuorittaa järjestelmätason testausta, vianmääritystä ja validointia RF-elektronisen sodankäynnin laitteistolle laboratorio- ja kenttäympäristöissäTarjota teknistä kenttätukea asiakkaille, mukaan lukien paikan päällä tapahtuva asennus, käyttöönotto ja koulutus elektronisen sodankäynnin järjestelmistäDiagnosoida ja ratkaista monimutkaisia RF-integrointiongelmia yhteistyössä suunnitteluinsinöörien ja projektityhmien kanssaKehittää ja toteuttaa testausmenettelyjä, integrointisuunnitelmia ja teknistä dokumentaatiota elektronisen sodankäynnin järjestelmilleTukea tuote-esittelyjä, kenttäkokeita ja asiakkaan hyväksyntätestauksiaYlläpitää yksityiskohtaisia tietueita integrointitoiminnoista, testituloksista ja kenttähuoltoraporteistaPitää yhteyttä poikkifunktionaalisiin tiimeihin, mukaan lukien laitteistoinsinöörit, ohjelmistokehittäjät ja projektipäälliköt järjestelmän onnistuneen toimituksen varmistamiseksiMatkustaa kotimaassa ja kansainvälisesti asiakaskohteisiin asennusta, huoltoa ja teknistä tukea vartenVarmistaa, että kaikki työ noudattaa puolustusteollisuuden standardeja, turvallisuusmääräyksiä ja laadunvarmistusprotokoliaRequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, RF Engineering, or a related technical disciplineMinimum 3 years of practical experience in RF systems integration, testing, or field supportStrong understanding of RF principles, electronic warfare concepts, and electromagnetic spectrum operationsDemonstrated experience with RF test equipment including spectrum analysers, network analysers, signal generators, and power metresProficiency in reading and interpreting technical schematics, integration drawings, and system specificationsExcellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with complex electronic systemsStrong communication skills in English (written and verbal); ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiencesWillingness to travel extensively (up to 40% of time) to client sites domestically and internationallyValid driving licenceAbility to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances for defence workPreferred QualificationsExperience specifically with electronic warfare systems, radar systems, or military communications equipmentKnowledge of Finnish defence industry standards and practicesProficiency in Finnish languageFamiliarity with military specifications and NATO standardsExperience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar technical software toolsPrior experience working in field support or customer-facing technical rolesUnderstanding of cybersecurity principles as applied to defence systemsPrevious work experience within the defence or aerospace sectorsProfessional certifications related to RF engineering or systems integrationVaaditut pätevyydetKandidaatin tai maisterin tutkinto sähkötekniikassa, tietoliikenteessä, RF-tekniikassa tai vastaavassa teknisessä tieteenalassaVähintään 3 vuoden käytännön kokemus RF-järjestelmien integroinnista, testauksesta tai kenttätuestaVahva ymmärrys RF-periaatteista, elektronisen sodankäynnin käsitteistä ja sähkömagneettisen spektrin operaatioistaTodistettu kokemus RF-testilaitteista, mukaan lukien spektrianalysaattorit, verkkoanalysaattorit, signaaligeneraattorit ja tehotusmittaritTaito lukea ja tulkita teknisiä kaavioita, integrointipiirustuksia ja järjestelmäspesifikaatioitaErinomaiset vianmääritys- ja ongelmanratkaisukyvyt monimutkaisten elektronisten järjestelmien kanssaVahvat viestintätaidot englanniksi (kirjallisesti ja suullisesti); kyky selittää teknisiä käsitteitä erilaisille yleisöilleHalukkuus matkustaa laajasti (jopa 40 % ajasta) asiakaskohteisiin kotimaassa ja ulkomaillaVoimassa oleva ajokorttiKyky hankkia ja ylläpitää tarvittavat turvallisuusselvitykset puolustustyöhönToivottavat pätevyydetKokemus erityisesti elektronisen sodankäynnin järjestelmistä, tutka­järjestelmistä tai sotilasviestintälaitteistaTuntemus Suomen puolustusteollisuuden standardeista ja käytännöistäSuomen kielen taitoTutustuminen sotilasvaatimuksiin ja NATO-standardeihinKokemus LabVIEW-, MATLAB- tai vastaavista teknisistä ohjelmistotyökaluistaAiempi kokemus kenttätuesta tai asiakasrajapinnassa olevista teknisistä tehtävistäYmmärrys kyberturvallisuusperiaatteista sovellettuina puolustusjärjestelmiinAiempi työkokemus puolustus- tai ilmailu- ja avaruusalaltaAmmatilliset sertifikaatit liittyen RF-tekniikkaan tai järjestelmäintegrointiinBenefitsSalary Range: €60,000 - €85,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications), with potential for higher compensation for exceptionally qualified candidatesPalkka: 60 000 - 85 000 € vuodessa (riippuen kokemuksesta ja pätevyydestä), mahdollisuus korkeampaan korvaukseen poikkeuksellisen päteville hakijoilleEqual Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination PolicyEqual Employment Opportunity StatementBoth Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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