Embedded Systems Design Engineer

This is an exciting time to be joining a world leading wildlife tracking sales and engineering team. You will be based from Hawkes Bay New Zealand, whilst working closely with the Canadian based parent company.

The core essence of this highly specialized role is all about writing the code for the micro-controllers that make hardware come alive. And in this very clever business it is hardware that enables wildlife of all shapes and sizes to be tracked.  Our client specialises in manufacturing devices capable of tracking creatures spanning avian, freshwater, marine and terrestrial wildlife. This career opportunity places you at the heart of their technology offering.

This company’s Radio, Acoustic, Archival, GPS and Satellite instruments deployed on animals throughout the world provide insight to animal behaviour, how and where they spend their lives. We need an embedded systems design engineer to design, implement, and verify new products and feature, as well as to support existing product designs.

To be successful in this role you will need hands-on embedded systems design experience. You will be a good systems programmer and you’ll have solid knowledge of general circuit theory. Other key experience we are looking for includes:

• Bachelor level qualification at the minimum, with hands-on software/firmware design experience,
• Software exposure to the likes of C, C#, Java or similar,
• Excellent familiarity with test & measurement equipment normally used in design work,
• Good dexterity with miniature circuits and components;
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and demonstrated ability of documenting the engineering work, very good command of English language is a must;
• Practical knowledge of firmware design principles
• Up-to-date familiarity with the latest electronic components, primary and secondary batteries, sensors and signal conditioning would be welcome assets as well.
• Experience with programming techniques for ultra low-power battery operated systems would be a great asset although can be taught on the job.

This is a great role for a practically minded systems design engineer.If this sounds like you, then we really want to hear from you. Please apply through this seek portal or call the team at Populous People on [06 875 8446](tel:06 875 8446) for a confidential discussion to learn more.