RF Filter Alignment Technician

  • Castle Employment
  • Sedgefield, County Durham
  • May 02, 2026
Full time

Job Description

If you enjoy hands-on electronics work and take pride in accuracy, consistency and quality, this role offers the chance to work on advanced RF technology without needing to be a specialist design engineer.

This is not a theoretical engineering role. It is about what you can do with your hands.

You will join a specialist manufacturing environment where your work directly impacts the performance of high-precision electronic systems used in critical applications.

Why this role stands out You will sit at the centre of engineering, production and test, giving you real exposure across the full manufacturing lifecycle

You will work with advanced RF and electronic systems, building valuable technical capability in a growing sector

You will develop highly transferable skills in calibration, alignment and precision assembly

Shift options allow you to significantly increase your earnings

What you will be doing
  • Aligning, tuning and calibrating electronic and RF components to tight specifications
  • Carrying out test and verification activities using specialist equipment
  • Supporting production by ensuring consistent, repeatable quality standards
  • Working at PCB and component level to identify and resolve issues
  • Recording results and maintaining accurate documentation
  • Supporting continuous improvement of alignment and test processes


What we are looking for Essential experience

  • Hands-on electronics experience within a manufacturing, test or production environment
  • Experience working with electronic assemblies or PCB-level work
  • Strong manual dexterity and the ability to carry out precise, repetitive tasks
  • High attention to detail and ability to work to tight specifications
Useful but not essential

  • Exposure to RF, microwave or similar technologies
  • Experience using test equipment such as spectrum analysers, network analysers or signal generators
  • Background in aerospace, defence, telecoms, instrumentation or electronics manufacturing


Working pattern and salary Basic salary of 30,000

Shift options available

2-shift pattern with approximately 12.5% uplift

Continental shift pattern with approximately 30% uplift

The continental shift offers the strongest earning potential and is likely to attract candidates seeking higher take-home pay

Security and eligibility BPSS clearance required

You must have full right to work in the UK

What this role really suits This role is ideal for a hands-on Electronics Technician, Test Technician or Calibration Technician who enjoys precision work and wants to build capability in a high-spec manufacturing environment

It is not suited to purely theoretical engineers or senior RF design specialists

Apply now If you are looking for a role where your practical skills make a real difference, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion