Senior Hardware Engineer (Quantifi Photonics, New Zealand)

Teradyne; Otago; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid birthday leave

Employee assistance programme

Great staff facilities

Walking distance from ConstellationBus

Flexible and supportive work

Job summary

Quantifi Photonics, a Teradyne company based in New Zealand, seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the design, verification, and release of high‑performance electronic hardware for test and measurement instruments. You will work across analogue, digital, embedded, RF, microwave, and high‑speed subsystems, from architecture through production release.

The role combines technical leadership, hands‑on design, cross‑functional collaboration, and mentoring of junior engineers to deliver robust,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in hardware product design and development.
• Experience with analogue, digital, embedded, RF, microwave, or high‑speed electronic systems.
• Hands‑on experience using oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, LCR meters, and related lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design analogue, digital, embedded, RF, microwave, and high‑speed electronic hardware and PCB assemblies.
• Define system and hardware architectures, detailed designs, verification plans, and validation criteria.
• Schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, BOM creation, bring‑up, debugging, functional testing, and design validation.
• Develop prototypes and evaluate new technologies and product concepts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure manufacturability and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Hardware design

RF engineering

Signal integrity

Embedded systems

Labs equipment

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Masters in RF/Microwave Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

LCR meters

Job description

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

Based in Auckland, Quantifi Photonics is proud to be part of the Teradyne family, combining New Zealand’s innovative spirit with the resources of a global leader in test, automation, and robotics. We’re growing fast, tackling increasingly complex challenges, and are looking for passionate, talented people to help take Quantifi Photonics to the next level.

Quantifi Photonics designs and manufactures advanced optical and electronic test instruments that enable engineers to develop and scale up next‑generation photonics technologies. Our customers include global tech companies, leading universities, and world‑class research institutions in over 25 countries; working across R&D, high‑volume manufacturing, defence, aerospace, and academia.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team, one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

The Senior Hardware Engineer is responsible for the design, development, verification, integration, and release of electronic hardware used in high-performance test and measurement instrumentation. The role contributes across analogue, digital, embedded, RF, microwave, and high‑speed signal acquisition subsystems, from architecture definition through validation and production release.

This position combines technical leadership, hands‑on design, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring of junior engineers to deliver robust, manufacturable products that meet customer and business requirements.

Hardware Design and Development

• Design and develop analogue, digital, embedded, RF, microwave, and high-speed electronic hardware and PCB assemblies.
• In collaboration with peers define system and hardware architectures, detailed designs, verification plans, and validation criteria.
• Perform schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, BOM creation, bring‑up, debugging, functional testing, and design validation.
• Contribute to the design and optimization of broadband RF front‑end modules, amplifiers, attenuators, filters, sampler circuits, and related signal‑chain blocks.
• Develop prototypes and evaluate new technologies and product concepts.

Simulation, Analysis, and Characterization

• Perform signal integrity, RF, and high‑frequency circuit analysis using appropriate simulation tools.
• Correlate simulation results with laboratory and system‑level measurements.
• Execute characterization and validation activities using oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators, LCR meters, and related test equipment.
• Apply established verification, de‑embedding, calibration, and measurement practices.

All About You

We seek engineers who combine strong technical fundamentals with ownership, curiosity, and a commitment to customer success. The successful candidate will be able to progress defined engineering work with high level of autonomy, communicate risks early, and collaborate effectively across disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in hardware product design and development.
• Experience with analogue, digital, embedded, RF, microwave, or high‑speed electronic systems.
• Hands‑on experience using oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, LCR meters, and related laboratory equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to document technical work clearly and communicate technical trade‑offs effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with broadband RF and microwave subsystems.
• Experience with high‑speed communication or optical test and measurement systems.
• Familiarity with sampling oscilloscopes, high‑speed acquisition systems, or equivalent‑time sampling techniques.
• Experience with design validation testing, automated test systems, and test automation.
• Experience using Matlab, Python, or C for engineering analysis or hardware validation.
• Experience collaborating with FPGA, DSP, firmware, or mixed‑signal design teams.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid birthday leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Great staff facilities
• Walking distance from Constellation Bus Station
• Flexible and supportive work environment

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Current openings may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment. ATTENTION APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you’s unable to access our on‑line application due to a disability you may visit one of our locations or our Corporate Office at 600 Riverpark Drive, North Reading, MA and request a paper application form. In addition, you may also contact the HR Service Center at 978-370-3041 or contact them at [e-mail] for additional assistance. LitePoint, a Teradyne Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.