Lead Compliance Engineer

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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Halters expansion is gated by market access. Every country we enter every product we ship and every cellular network we join passes through certification and right now were entering markets faster than ever: NZ Australia USA Canada EU UK South America and Africa. Were looking for a Lead Compliance Engineer to own this domain end-to-end: radio/wireless EMC/EMI product safety and carrier certification for our collars towers and supporting hardware.

Youll report directly to the Head of Hardware alongside our electronics and mechanical leaders and be the single point of ownership for turning world-class engineering into products farmers can buy and doing so at the pace. This is not a checkbox function. Compliance done well is a competitive weapon: it decides how fast Halter reaches new farmers and youll be the one holding it.

• Owning the device testing and certification strategy what gets tested where when and to which standards across every current and target market running certification in parallel with development so compliance is never the blocker.

• Selecting and managing third-party test labs certification bodies and in-country regulatory consultants owning scope cost schedule and quality of what they deliver.

• Driving carrier certification end-to-end for our cellular-connected products from test device logistics through lab engagement to network approval.

• Building Halters pre-compliance capability in-house test equipment and trusted lab partnerships so design iterations happen in days not lab-booking weeks and formal certification is a confirmation not a discovery.

• Partnering with electronics RF firmware and mechanical engineers during design so products pass first time and driving root cause when they dont.

• Maintaining the compliance framework: standards matrix certification register technical files and declarations of conformity audit-ready always.

• Monitoring regulatory change across our markets and translating it into clear product and business impact before it becomes a problem.

• And finally this is a start-up so youll also be rolling your sleeves up and helping with whatever is required.

• 8 years in regulatory compliance and certification for wireless/electronic products with a proven record of taking hardware through certification in multiple international markets.

• Deep working knowledge of radio (FCC ISED RED RCM) EMC/EMI and product safety standards and how to navigate the regulatory bodies behind them.

• Experience with carrier/operator certification (e.g. PTCRB GCF or direct carrier approval programs) for cellular devices is highly valued.

• A track record of managing third-party labs and consultants as an extension of your own capability commercially sharp technically uncompromising.

• Hands-on pre-compliance test experience: you know your way around a spectrum analyser and can design out a failure not just report it.

• Comfortable operating with full autonomy youll set the strategy own the budget and answer for the outcome.

• A positive person who seeks ownership and is a self-motivated problem solver.

• Interested and available to travel internationally to labs regulators and manufacturers (1020% of the year).

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!

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• 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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