Experienced Electronics Engineer
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the role
At Halter were changing the way the world farms and that takes deep thinking fast execution and world-class engineering. Were growing quickly expanding into new global markets and we need experienced people to help us scale.
Were looking for an electronics engineer to take full ownership of key parts of our collar hardware. This isnt a support role youll be driving design decisions solving complex problems in the field and seeing your work through from concept to mass deployment.
Youll work across everything from ultra-low power design RF optimisation antenna tuning and solar conversion to battery systems audio and high-voltage pulse circuits. Its deeply technical and fast-moving the kind of environment where strong engineers thrive.
We want someone whos excited to build for the real world not just the lab. Someone who gets energy from turning tough constraints into smart solutions.
What your day could look like
- Rapidly design develop and test highly reliable electronics for world-leading animal wearables and infrastructure.
- End-to-end electronic design ownership including component selection analysis simulation schematic design PCB layout prototyping debugging documentation manufacturing and testing.
- Consistently innovate to improve reliability and hardware performance while minimizing cost to hit ambitious targets.
- Collaborate with firmware advanced systems mechanical production and farm teams.
- Design for manufacturing design for testing and design for EMC.
- Develop and execute validation plans to verify all critical features.
- Root cause analysis of manufacturing and field returns providing clinical feedback for design improvements.
Who were looking for
- Someone who has had a taste of professional experience and is eager to forge a career in testing troubleshooting and debugging electronics.
- Electronic circuit fundamentals and has had simple product development experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable electrical hardware from concept through production.
- Is driven to ship electronic products in high-volumes Strong organisation and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a self-driven and demanding startup atmosphere.
- Foundational experience in ultra-low power IoT electronics design across power generation consumption and usage. Passionate about creatively minimising power consumption by utilising cutting-edge tech.
- Foundational experience designing and implementing circuit boards from concept through production using MCUs SoCs IMUs GPS WiFi LoRa I2C SPI OpAmps analog to digital and digital to analog converters solar power high voltage generation and insulation DC-DC converters and ultra-low power.
- Proficiency with EE tools (SPICE simulation oscilloscopes network analyzers signal generators LCR meters current clamps HV meters etc.).
- Able to travel to China Thailand etc
- BE degree in Electrical Engineering or similar relevant qualification.
Why our team loves working at Halter
At Halter were committed to creating an environment where people thrive. We offer unlimited paid annual leave as well as additional wellness days. Each year every team member receives a $1000 self-development budget to invest in whatever fuels their personal growth.
We offer six months of fully paid leave for primary caregivers and four weeks of fully paid leave for secondary caregivers along with a range of additional family-friendly benefits. To support your wellbeing we offer subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross.
And finally everyone at Halter is an owner. Every employee is part of our stock ownership plan; when we succeed you share in that success.
Our office-first approach
Being office-first is a core pillar of our culture. We believe in-person connections are key to driving your own growth learning impact and building genuine long-lasting relationships.
Were office first not office only. This means that working from the office every day is our default setting but we flex when needed. Your growth learning and impact are truly unlimited here and a big part of that comes from being together solving problems innovating building context and constantly learning from each other.
We have a state-of-the-art dog-friendly office in the heart of Auckland City and a test farm in Morrinsville. Delicious snacks and drinks are readily available.
About Halter
At Halter were on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices and revolutionizing grazing with Halter. People join Halter to do meaningful work. Our team out-think out-work and out-care. Were committed to delivering real change in the world. Were backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Bessemer Venture Partners DCVC Blackbird Promus Ventures Rocket Labs Peter Beck and Icehouse Ventures.
Join our team
If this opportunity sounds like you please apply below by sending your cover letter explaining why youre excited about this role and working at Halter along with your CV.
If you think you have what it takes but dont necessarily meet every requirement on this job description please still get in touch. Wed love to chat to see if youll be an epic fit!
Feel free to check out the careers page for more information on working at Halter and dont forget to follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Embedded Software
- Electrical Engineering
- System Design
- Firmware
- C/C++
- LabView
- PCB
- Sensors
- Signal Processing
- Matlab
- Fpga
- Assembly
About Company
Manage your pasture, virtually fence and shift your cows, monitor their health and detect heats. All through solar-powered collars and an easy-to-use app. Trusted by over 1000+ farmers.
