Lead Rf Design Engineer

**We Go Beyond for a Safer World**

**Te Tūranga - The Role**

Are you a technical expert ready to lead cutting-edge product development that makes a real-world impact?

Tait Communications is seeking a **Lead RF Design Engineer** to play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of critical communications systems for global public safety, transport, and utility organisations. This senior-level position represents excellence in both technical and project domains and is ideal for someone who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and leading others to achieve.

**_ Our Lead RF Design Engineer opportunity will attract an annual base salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 per annum, and will be full-time, 40 hours per week based in Christchurch, New Zealand._**

**The duties of the role will include**:

- Leading technical design efforts and providing innovation across a wide range of engineering activities.
- Supporting and mentoring engineers, driving skill development, and sharing best practices.
- Planning and executing engineering activities including requirements capture, analysis, modelling, implementation, testing, and debugging.
- Reviewing and critiquing designs, leading peer reviews, and ensuring high quality and accuracy.
- Evaluating and integrating new technologies into current and future projects.
- Representing Tait in technical forums and discussions.
- Documenting and planning to agreed standards and managing technical risks effectively.
- Sizing, costing, and negotiating project phases and technical requirements.

**Ō pūkenga - About You**

To be successful in this role, you will have a Bachelor, Postgraduate, or other appropriate tertiary level NZQA approved qualification in Engineering or Electrical Engineering

You will also demonstrate:

- Proven mastery in engineering design and delivery across the full product lifecycle.
- Competence as a technical leader, with experience mentoring and developing others (may include formal line management of a small design team).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex system environments.
- High productivity and quality standards, with the ability to work autonomously.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Highly competent in more than one RF circuit level design discipline.
- Highly competent in the system design of LMR/Broadband communications radio products.
- Experience in RF IC design would be highly desirable.

**Ngā painga - What's in it for you?**

We are an employer committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values - **Commitment to Listen, Courage to Act, and Integrity to Deliver**.

We are committed to investing in our people and supporting a high-performance culture through:

- ** Health & Wellbeing**: Health insurance, annual flu vaccinations, and additional sick leave in your first year.
- ** Modern Facilities**: Free onsite parking, gym, and café in contemporary workspace.
- ** Long-Term Recognition**: Service benefits and career development support.
- ** Work-Life Balance**: A vibrant social club and flexible work options.

**Ko wai mātou - About Us**

For over 50 years, Tait Communications has been a global leader in designing, delivering, and supporting mission-critical communications systems. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, our products and solutions support essential services that make communities safer and more connected.

Joining Tait means being part of a team that values innovation, quality, and collaboration. You'll work alongside talented people who take pride in what they do, and who support each other to learn, grow, and make a difference.

**Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?**

If you're ready to take the next step in your technical career and want to be part of a forward-thinking, purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.