Job Description
Our company specializes in the development of animal health management solutions. We are a multidisciplinary product company a diverse team of 450 closely collaborating scientists AI experts software hardware and mechanical engineers working alongside veterinarians and other animal experts. Our passion Shaping the future of animal health and well-being (for much better!).
Our products and platforms identify trends and predict the likelihood of health outcomes for HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of animals each year from pets to poultry farm animals and even fish. We provide actionable insights for veterinarians farmers and producers changing the way people care for animals in 150 markets.
So if youre looking to work in a company that combines pioneering science and technology dedicated colleagues and animals youll find it all here come join us!
As System Engineering Team Lead you will manage a team of senior system engineers. You will lead the team in working on multi-disciplinary projects in all phases: research POC design and support of the portfolio of products in our company. You will work closely with other teams: Product Owners Project Managers Hardware Embedded AI Mechanics Software Data Automated Test Equipment and Testing.
The responsibilities will include establishing work processes improving the quality of the teams deliveries meeting deadlines across multiple projects and growing the teams expertise and capabilities.
The position requires multidisciplinary understanding ability to quickly grasp new technological aspects as well as constraints and the capability to work in a multi-site matrix organization. You will be expected to lead the technical design of the solution as a system of systems as well as for each sub system of the complete solution.
Requirements:
BSC/MSc in Electrical engineering or similar.
Experience with RF communication technologies (BLE WiFi LTE-M etc) for applications
Minimum of 3 years managerial experience.
Extensive experience as system engineer in multi-disciplinary systems integrated with Algorithms.
Experience in working with communication products Embedded HW RF systems
Problem solver with good personal and teamwork skills.
Ability to understand IoT complex systems and quickly grasp new technical concepts analyze technical risks and compare between alternatives.
Experience in working on complex multidisciplinary projects that requires a high level of technical know-how
Advantage:
Experience in Computer Vision Machine Learning running on the edge
Experience with Linux environment
Knowledge in backend systems and serverless solutions
MSc in System Engineering or similar
Characteristics:
Ability to focus on whats important
Problem solver with a Can-do attitude
Strong desire for continued learning and innovation
Hands-on approach
Excellent team player
Strong verbal & written communication skills in English
Required Skills:
Animal Care Animal Handling Communication Management Electrical Engineering Linux Environments Open Linux Quality Assurance (QA) Radio Systems RF Systems Systems Engineering Wildlife Conservation Written CommunicationPreferred Skills:
Database Design Emerging Technologies Hardware Design Management System Development Network Design Radio Frequency Engineering Real-Time Programming Requirements Management Software Development Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Solution Architecture System Designs System Integration Technical Advice TestingCurrent Employees apply HERE
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