Mechatronics and Electrical Team Lead

SYOS Aerospace; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace is seeking a Mechatronics and Electrical Team Lead to guide a cross-functional group in designing and delivering advanced electronic and mechatronic subsystems for autonomous vehicles. You will collaborate with mechanical, software, and leadership teams to realize bold concepts into field-tested systems.

The role demands 5+ years in mechatronics/electrical design and 2+ years in technical leadership, with strong experience in embedded systems, power electronics, and UAV robotics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering (or related).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechatronic/electrical systems design.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems, PCB design, control systems, and actuators/sensors.
• Proficient in Altium, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent tools.
• Experience with power management, motor control (brushed/brushless), and UAV or robotic systems.
• Comfortable working in a startup-style environment—fast-paced, agile, and solutions-driven.
• Nice to have: Experience with autonomous vehicles, UAVs, or robotics would be highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, HALT testing, or aerospace standards.
• Exposure to FPGA design, high-voltage systems, or battery management systems

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a cross-functional team of electrical and mechatronics engineers; foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and excellence.
• System Design: Lead the architecture, design, and integration of electrical systems, power electronics, control systems, and embedded hardware for autonomous platforms.
• Project Execution: Plan and manage team deliverables across multiple projects, ensuring on-time and high-quality outcomes.
• Hands-on Prototyping: Guide rapid prototyping and testing of electromechanical subsystems and contribute to problem-solving on the bench.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software, mechanical, and flight teams to ensure seamless systems integration.
• Process Improvement: Implement best practices for design, documentation, testing, and validation.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure electrical systems comply with relevant safety standards, aerospace/military specs, and EMC guidelines.

Skills

Mechatronics

Electrical systems

Embedded systems

PCB design

Control systems

Motors & actuators

Power electronics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

SYOS is a fast-growing global robotics and aerospace company, driving the development of cutting-edge uncrewed vehicles (drones) across air, land, and sea for dual-use applications. We are committed to pushing technological boundaries and delivering exceptional products that consistently exceed customer expectations.

About The Role

The Mechatronics and Electrical Team lead is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team designing and delivering advanced mechatronic and electrical subsystems for next-gen autonomous vehicles. Working closely with Mechanical, Software, and leadership to turn bold concepts into field-tested, real-world systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a cross-functional team of electrical and mechatronics engineers; foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and excellence.
• System Design: Lead the architecture, design, and integration of electrical systems, power electronics, control systems, and embedded hardware for autonomous platforms.
• Project Execution: Plan and manage team deliverables across multiple projects, ensuring on-time and high-quality outcomes.
• Hands-on Prototyping: Guide rapid prototyping and testing of electromechanical subsystems and contribute to problem-solving on the bench.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software, mechanical, and flight teams to ensure seamless systems integration.
• Process Improvement: Implement best practices for design, documentation, testing, and validation.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure electrical systems comply with relevant safety standards, aerospace/military specs, and EMC guidelines.
  

Skills/Competencies

• Degree inMechatronics,Electrical, orElectronics Engineering(or related)
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechatronic/electrical systems design
• 2+ years in atechnical leadership or team leadrole
• Deep understanding of embedded systems, PCB design, control systems, and actuators/sensors
• Proficient inAltium,MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent tools
• Experience with power management, motor control (brushed/brushless), and UAV or robotic systems
• Comfortable working in astartup-style environment— fast-paced, agile, and solutions-driven
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Not required, nice to have:
• Experience withautonomous vehicles,UAVs, orroboticswould be highly beneficial
• Familiarity withDFMEA,HALT testing, or aerospace standards
• Exposure toFPGAdesign,high-voltage systems, orbattery management systems
  

Location:

This position is an office based role based in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Known for its stunning surf beaches, vibrant culture, and a burgeoning tech scene, Mount Maunganui offers an excellent quality of life and a conducive environment for innovation.