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. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break No quad bikes no dogs no fences. Just a group of cattle walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic. Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter. Its changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work. By joining us youll be solving challenging problems within a talented team and a culture built for high performance. Our team out-think out-work and out-care. Were committed to delivering real change in the world - this isnt easy and in truth we love that its hard.

Were backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Founders Fund Bessemer Venture Partners BOND DCVC Blackbird Promus Ventures Rocket Labs Peter Beck and Icehouse ventures.

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About the role.

Halter is flipping the livestock world on its head. Were scaling fast across NZ Aus and the US lining up multiple new international markets and the stakes are high.

We are looking for an Experienced Hardware Test Engineer to be a technical cornerstone of our Test Engineering pillar within the broader Reliability Function. Our collar is tough and built for the beating it takes day in and day out on a farm but it can always be tougher. Weve iterated it to this point and learnt many tough lessons along the way. We need someone who can design and execute the tests that turn assumptions into evidencesomeone who brings rigour creativity and speed to every challenge they take on.

Our devices face demanding field conditions at incredible scale. Well be the first virtual fencing company ever with 1 million devices live and with some customers deploying thousands of units per herd our testing must be comprehensiveaccounting for every edge case to guarantee reliability.

Hardware is only getting more important strategically for Halter and youll be right at the core making that happen. Its a rare opportunity to accelerate your career with unique and valuable experience in a high-performance fast-paced environment where reliability matters.

This role reports to our Hardware Test Engineering Manager and sits within the Reliability Function. Youll be the person who designs the test builds the rig runs the data and delivers the evidence that drives confident product decisions.

What youll own.

Your work produces the evidence that decides whether we ship whether we hold and what we fix next. Youll operate with a high degree of autonomy across test design execution and infrastructure.

Design build and run tests that matter:

• Design and execute environmental mechanical and reliability tests across sub-systems and full product assemblies-HALT UV exposure tumble impact thermal cycling ingress and more.

• Own tests end-to-end: from interpreting reliability requirements and writing test plans through to execution analysis and delivering clear pass/fail evidence.

• Identify gaps in test coverage and propose new methods or approaches to close them.

Build and maintain test infrastructure:

• Design and build bespoke test rigs fixtures and automation that make testing faster more repeatable and less manual.

• Own and maintain environmental chambers DAQ systems instrumentation and calibration to a high standard.

• Continuously raise the bar on throughput without compromising evidence quality or repeatability.

Deliver decision-grade data:

• Ensure every test produces data that is trustworthy traceable and actionablenot just raw numbers but clear evidence that engineering leadership can rely on for go/no-go decisions.

• Maintain strong test governance practices: calibration records procedure versioning and full traceability.

• Present findings clearly to cross-functional stakeholders turning complex results into crisp recommendations.

Collaborate across engineering:

• Partner closely with Reliability Engineering Hardware Design Firmware and Production to ensure testing is embedded early in the development cycle not bolted on at the end.

• Work with Reliability Engineers to translate reliability requirements into robust efficient test plans.

• Contribute to a culture of evidence over opinionswhere reliable means proven not seems fine.

What success looks like.

• Tests you design and run are repeatable well-documented and trusted across the organisation.

• Your evidence directly enables Halter to ship with confidence driven by data rather than hope.

• Test infrastructure you build scales with the teamothers can pick up your rigs procedures and methods and run with them.

• Reliability improves with every release and your work is a key reason why.

What were looking for.

Youre a hands-on engineer who builds things that work

• Significant experience in hardware test engineering or validation in high-reliability environments (IoT ruggedised consumer electronics automotive aerospace industrial robotics or similar).

• Youve designed and run environmental and reliability tests and you understand the science behind the stress methods not just the procedures.

You know the tools and the reality

• Strong experience with environmental testing accelerated life testing and reliability stress methods such as HALT/UV/Tumble/Impact etc.

• Proven ability to design and build bespoke test jigs fixtures instrumentation DAQ systems and automation.

• Solid calibration discipline and an instinct for where precision matters versus where good enough is actually good enough.

• Comfortable with data analysis and able to draw clear conclusions from test results.

You operate with ownership and clarity

• You take end-to-end ownership of your work and hold yourself to a high standard.

• You communicate clearlyyour test reports presentations and recommendations are easy to act on.

• You thrive in cross-functional environments and collaborate with high standards and low ego.

Our Office First Approach.

Theres a reason you visit your friends in person live with your family and dont do dinners over Zoom. Humans are wired for connection. We believe a world-class in-person office culture is the best way for high-performing teams.

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. Strong relationships make it easier to disagree give feedback and do meaningful and aligned work. We dont like having heaps of rules or policies but this means having strong trusted relationships is critical.

Were office first not office only. This means working from the office everyday is our default setting but we flex when we need to. We have a high-trust culture so everyone is trusted to do whats best for Halter.

Our office vibe is something special its hard to describe until youre here but people at Halter who have come from fully remote or hybrid companies say they could never go back - the high energy and spectacular people they are now surrounded by everyday makes work so enjoyable. Your growth your learning and your impact is truly unlimited here and a big part of that comes from being together solving problems innovating building context and constantly learning from each other.

Join our team

Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace a place where we can each be ourselves and do the best work of our lives. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement. If you think you have what it takes but dont necessarily tick every requirement on this job description please still get in touch and apply to Halter. Wed love to chat to see if youll be an epic fit!

If this opportunity sounds like you please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why youre excited about this role and working at Halter along with your CV and well be in touch!

Please also feel free to check out the careers page for more information on working at Halter and dont forget to follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram.

Why our team loves working at Halter:

• Work that genuinely matters. Every now and again a company comes along that transforms an entire industry and leaves the world in a better place. Our team gets to be part of something truly meaningful helping farmers improve their livelihoods spend more time with their families and build more sustainable operations.

• Spectacular people solving hard problems. Our culture is designed for talented people to do work that changes lives. The team is filled with diverse kind and driven people who push each other to do their best work. Youll be thrown into the deep end tackling complex challenges and building something tangible that solves real problems.

• Youll grow here. Autonomy mastery and learning define how we work. Youll have the freedom to work on interesting problems master new skills and continuously develop yourself both through your role and our $1000 personal growth fund.

• This isnt easy and we love that its hard. Working at Halter will be the most rewarding and the most challenging work of your life. We move fast take bold bets and work hard to reshape an entire industry. As one team member put it: Joining Halter is a bit like strapping yourself to a rocket ship but its an epic journey to be a part of!

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Senior IC