Hardware Engineer

We are seeking a Hardware Engineer with skills predominantly in digital and analogue and/or RF design to join Tait Communication's Hardware Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for both enhancement activities on the current range of products and the development of new terminals and base station products. You will:

- be involved in all phases of the design cycle, from requirements specification to production release and then enhancement;
- have input into project planning, the estimation of timescales, costings, product integration and verification;
- work closely with Engineers and Technicians in the Hardware team, as well as working with Firmware Engineers, Software Engineers, and Product Designers to come up with specifications, complete designs & validate the product for commercial release;
- be responsible for design, implementation (including schematic capture and supervision of layout), verification and debugging of digital and baseband hardware subsystems and/or RF sub-systems;
- Identify cross-functional issues, including those related to architecture (performance, power consumption, thermal behaviour), production (quality, failure analysis, manufacturing, cost) and development (schematic design, PCB layout and overall system integration);
- Design for manufacture and assembly - moving a design from prototype to production.

Our Hardware Engineer opportunities are based in our Head Office in Christchurch, NZ, and will attract remuneration in the range of $65k to $110k per annum, and be full-time, 40 hours per week.

**Skills & Experience**
- Experience in low power design, including analysis and design improvement (audio, power supplies, displays, analogue interfaces)
- Hands-on experience with embedded system design & integration, including SoC and wireless communication (Wi-Fi, LTE, Bluetooth, NFC, etc.)
- Experience with simulation packages including signal integrity and spice-based circuit analysis
- Skilled in the use of test equipment and lab tools (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analysers, logic analysers, SMD rework equipment etc)
- Familiarity with CAD tools for schematic capture and layout - including Cadence Allegro
- Experience in writing technical specifications
- Good written and oral communication skills

The following are also considered an advantage:

- Experience in RF design, radio system design, and knowledge of radio compliance standards
- Experience in designing Intrinsically Safe products.
- Knowledge of embedded software development
- Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth experience (highly desirable)
- Experience in the radio communications industry (highly desirable)
- Involvement in designing solutions with FPGAs

**Benefits**

In return, we offer:

- Health insurance for you and your family
- Flexibility (open to WFH options)
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Relocation assistance to support your move to Christchurch (where applicable)
- Incredible work-life balance - live in an exciting and vibrant city which is a gateway to adventure across the South Island
- State of the art office facilities with free onsite parking
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Extra sick leave in your first year
- Onsite gym and café facilities
- Long service benefits
- An active social club (including regular sausage sizzles)

**About the Company**

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.