Senior Systems Engineer (Quantifi Photonics, New Zealand)

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and 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

At Quantifi Photonics, we are driving innovation in optical communication and high-speed signal integrity testing. We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – High-Speed I/O to join our global team and play a critical role in the design, integration, and delivery of our advanced test equipment portfolio.

This is a senior technical leadership role that will own system architecture, requirements management, integration, and risk assessment across multidisciplinary hardware, firmware, and software teams. You will work closely with our Director of Technology and Business Development for High-Speed Portfolios while collaborating across Engineering, NPI, and Sales & Marketing functions to ensure our products meet both technical excellence and market demands.

• Define and maintain top-level system architectures for high-speed electrical and optical signal integrity testing instruments.
• Elicit, document, validate, and manage complex system requirements across hardware, firmware, and software teams.
• Lead system integration activities, ensuring subsystem coherence, early issue detection, and reliable system-level performance.
• Own system-level change control, configuration management, and impact assessments for multi-disciplinary updates.
• Collaborate with leadership to align product strategies, prioritize features, and incorporate customer and market feedback into system design.
• Identify and manage technical risks, conduct trade studies, and develop system-level mitigation plans.
• Act as the technical liaison across hardware, software, NPI, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product delivery.
• Periodic travel to Thailand to collaborate with our High-Speed Instrumentation Engineering team.

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

Essential:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience in system design and integration for high-speed I/O systems.
• Strong expertise in signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed communication protocols (e.g., SERDES, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, optical interfaces).
• Hands-on experience with system validation, integration testing, and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Proficient in requirements management tools and change control processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and work collaboratively across disciplines.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Preferred:

• Experience with optical test & measurement equipment.
• Previous experience as an FAE (Field Applications Engineer) or Product Line Manager for BERTs (Bit Error Rate Testers), Sampling Oscilloscopes, or similar instruments.
• Experience in RF engineering and familiarity with state-of-the-art RF best practices.
• Experience developing optical communication instruments.

Key Attributes:

• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Structured, data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take full ownership of responsibilities.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent cross-functional communication skills.
• Respectful, professional, and willing to mentor junior team members.
• Strong drive for personal and team success.

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

Benefits

At Quantifi Photonics, you’ll work on cutting-edge technologies that support some of the world’s most advanced communication systems. You'll be part of an innovative, collaborative, and globally-connected team where your expertise will directly shape the future of high-speed signal integrity testing.

• Health insurance
• Paid birthday off
• Great staff facilities, (lunchroom outdoor flow and BBQ area)
• Onsite parking available
• Walking distance from Constellation Bus Station
• Employee centric company
  
  

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