Electrical & Avionics Engineer for Autonomous Robotics

SYOS Aerospace; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and integrate electrical systems for autonomous platforms. You will own subsystems from concept to testing and work with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to deliver reliable products for real-world environments.

Responsibilities include designing electrical architectures, prototyping, testing, and supporting field deployments while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience designing electrical systems for complex products.
• Strong knowledge of electrical integration, wiring, cabling, connectors and power systems.
• Hands-on experience with soldering, prototype assembly and electronics troubleshooting.
• Experience owning subsystems from requirements to delivery.
• Practical mindset balancing innovation with reliability and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical architectures, wiring harnesses, power distribution and communication systems for advanced robotic platforms.
• Own electrical subsystems from concept and prototyping through integration, testing and production.
• Design, prototype, fabricate and troubleshoot electrical hardware and assemblies.
• Support vehicle integration, manufacturing, validation and field testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges.
• Balance customer needs, engineering trade-offs and programme requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and product development practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

Electrical Design

Wiring Harnesses

Power Systems

Soldering

Subsystem Ownership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB Design

Embedded Electronics

Control Systems

Systems Engineering Practices

Job description

SYOS Aerospace is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and integrate electrical systems for autonomous platforms. You will own subsystems from concept to testing and work with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to deliver reliable products for real-world environments.

Responsibilities include designing electrical architectures, prototyping, testing, and supporting field deployments while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to process improvements.