Tractive is the most trusted name for keeping cats and dogs safe and healthy. The secret to our success? A team of truly unique individuals who care about each other just as much as going the extra mile for pet parents. Want to be part of our story? Check out this role and see if you're a good matchYour territoryAs part of our Hardware team, you will:Own the electrical validation and verification of our GPS trackers - from first prototypes to products trusted by pet parents worldwideMake sure our designs and prototypes work as intended and that all signals behave as they shouldDive deep into datasheets and hardware components to fully understand their behavior and interactionsIdentify optimization potential and define how we configure and operate components to get the most out of themSet up, extend and maintain automated test setups, including connecting and integrating new test equipmentTurn measurement data into clear, actionable feedback for the Hardware and Firmware teamsCarry out failure analysis and customer feedback investigations to continuously improve product qualityHelp ensure our hardware is robust, reliable and ready for real-world adventures with petsWork hands-on with lab and measurement equipment and turn complex data into clear decisionsChallenge our manufacturers and suppliers with your ideas, visions and technical expertiseBring in your fresh ideas to make Tractive better - you'll never hear the phrase "...because that's how we've always done things"Continuously grow personally and professionally, take ownership of areas that show your potential, and attend workshops which help you get to the next levelYour profileKey requirements:5+ years of experience in a hardware engineering or hardware validation roleStrong hands-on experience automating tests and integrating new test equipment using PythonStrong track record in hardware verification and validation from prototype to volume productionSolid experience in PCB layout review and signal integrity testingConfident using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers and similar toolsMechanical design knowledge is a plusVery good English skillsDoes this sound like you?Great at turning complex findings into clear messages for different stakeholdersSelf-starter with drive, who works independently and takes ownershipSolution-oriented and structured, able to prioritize and focus on what really mattersComfortable applying the 80/20 principle - knowing when details matter and when a pragmatic approach is enoughInterested in cutting-edge hardware, measurement technology and test automationExcited to work in Austria alongside an outstanding team