Mechatronics and Electrical Team Lead

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

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, is seeking a Mechatronics and Electrical Team Lead to guide a multidisciplinary group delivering advanced mechatronic and electrical subsystems for autonomous vehicles. You will align with software and mechanical teams to turn bold concepts into field-tested systems.

The role requires leading a cross-functional team, hands-on design and prototyping, and ensuring safety and compliance in aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in mechatronic/electrical systems design.
• ≥2 years in technical leadership or team lead role.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems, PCB design, control systems, and actuators/sensors.
• Experience with power management, motor control, UAVs or robotic systems.
• Comfortable in a startup-style, fast-paced, solutions-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of electrical and mechatronics engineers; foster innovation, ownership, and excellence.
• Architect, design, and integrate electrical systems, power electronics, control systems, and embedded hardware for autonomous platforms.
• Plan and manage team deliverables across multiple projects, ensuring on-time, high-quality outcomes.
• Guide rapid prototyping and testing of electromechanical subsystems and problem-solving on the bench.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and flight teams for seamless integration.
• Implement best practices for design, documentation, testing, and validation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, aerospace/military specs, and EMC guidelines.

Skills

Mechatronics Eng

Electrical Eng

Embedded Systems

PCB Design

Power Management

Motor Control

UAV/Robotics

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Comm

Education

Bachelors in Eng

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.