Job Description

We Go Beyond for A Safer World

Te Tūranga - The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Senior Design Engineer to join our talented Client Specific Development (CSD) engineering team in Christchurch.

CSD customizes our products to meet bespoke customer requirements and work closely with our services department and regional offices to deliver custom functionality across our product range including Terminals, Basestations, Infrastructure and Axiom.

This is a senior technical role focused on listening to customer problems, scoping custom solutions, costing the solution, and delivering the solution You will have detailed knowledge of at least one of our product ranges and have an interest in learning about the others. You will also have good project co-ordination and have an interest in technically leading the customization from start to finish. As CSD customizes Tait products, there is an opportunity to gain experience in other programming languages.

You will contribute technical depth, mentoring engineers, and help drive innovation that supports the delivery of world-class critical communication solutions

The duties of the role will include:

• Capturing and analyzing requirements
• Producing detailed design specifications and implementing robust solutions
• Accurately sizing and costing project phases, actions, and tasks
• Planning and documenting engineering activities to agreed standards
• Developing and executing test specifications
• Supporting and mentoring engineers to strengthen design capability
• Collaborative solution problem solving and reviews
• Demonstrating technical leadership through innovation and depth of expertise

Ō pūkenga - About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification (bachelor's degree, postgraduate or NZQA approved equivalent) in engineering or a related discipline, along with significant industry experience.

As well as:

• At least 5+ years' experience in a similar role within telecommunications or technology
• Detailed knowledge of at least one Tait product line
• An interest in learning and customizing other Tait product lines
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate across internal and external teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging capability
• Strong proficiency in C or C++ programming
• An interest in learning new programming languages such as C#, Python and web based
• An interest in lower-level embedded development
• An interest in Smart phone application development
• Experience across the full lifecycle of commercial product development
• Demonstrated ability to critique and improve design quality
• Experience mentoring and developing other engineers

Preferred experience:

• Wireless communications (Land Mobile Radio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular)
• Linux and open-source development environments
• Windows development environments

You will bring technical credibility, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence, along with the ability to elevate the performance of those around you.

Ngā painga - What's in it for you?

We are an employer that is 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) that underpin our way of working together.

• We are committed to investing in our people and developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.
• We prioritize your wellbeing through health insurance after 12 months, annual flu vaccinations, and extra sick leave in your first year.
• We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with onsite parking, gym, and café.
• We recognize your commitment through long service benefits.
• We balance work with fun through our active social club.

Ko wai mātou - About Us

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 customers and offices spanning 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 part of a community with deep expertise, strong collaboration, and a genuine commitment to impact.

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

If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career and contribute to innovative solutions that help keep communities safe, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter. Applications will be assessed as they are received.

Applications close on Sunday 15th March 2026

For more information about our company, products and solutions, please visit: www.taitcommunications.com