Job Description

Embedded Hardware Engineer

Design the Technology. Test the Future. Protect What Matters.

Are you an Embedded Hardware Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge defence technology that makes a real-world impact?

Our Lower Hutt-based client is a New Zealand leader in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced Remote Initiation & Fire Control Systems for the global defence market. This is your opportunity to be involved in the complete product lifecycle - from concept through to production - working alongside a collaborative team of talented engineers using modern embedded technologies and sophisticated electronic systems. With genuine opportunities for technical growth and a stable, innovative business supplying products throughout the Asia Pacific region, this is a role where your career can truly thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team where you'll play a key role in developing innovative embedded products from concept through to production, with a strong focus on hardware/software integration, system testing and validation.

About the Role:

Working alongside experienced Hardware, Embedded Software, Mechanical and Production Engineers, you'll be involved throughout the full product development lifecycle. You'll contribute to system architecture, support product integration, develop robust test solutions and ensure every design performs exactly as intended.

If you enjoy getting hands-on with prototypes, fault finding, validation testing and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to embedded system architecture and design requirements
• Support hardware and software integration activities
• Review and validate ARM-based embedded systems
• Assist with RF-enabled product integration
• Support PCB bring-up, debugging and prototype testing
• Develop test harnesses and verification solutions
• Conduct system integration, validation and fault-finding
• Work closely with manufacturing to transition products into production
• Produce high-quality technical documentation
• Ensure products comply with relevant military, industrial and commercial standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering best practice

About You:

You'll bring a genuine passion for embedded hardware development together with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ideally, you'll have:

• 3-7 years' experience developing embedded electronic products
• Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers or microprocessors
• Strong understanding of embedded hardware/software integration
• Experience with hardware bring-up, debugging and validation testing
• Knowledge of low-power and battery-powered designs
• Experience working with RF or wireless technologies (LoRa advantageous)
• Confidence using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, spectrum analysers and other laboratory equipment
• Experience with product integration and system-level testing
• Ability to collaborate effectively with firmware and software engineers
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Bonus Points For:

• RF device development or testing
• EMC/EMI compliance testing
• Battery management systems
• Sensor integration
• Environmental or IoT product development
• Automated test development
• Manufacturing support experience
• Familiarity with Altium Designer or similar PCB design tools

Ready to Engineer What's Next?

If you're looking for an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, develop world-class embedded systems and be part of a company delivering advanced defence technology, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now or contact Debbie Cathro on +64 21 314 683 for a confidential discussion or email your CV to debbie@bemagnetic.co.nz 

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