Mechatronics & Electrical Team Lead Autonomous Vehicles

Syos Aerospace; Mount Maunganui; Remote; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS seeks a Mechatronics and Electrical Team Lead to drive design and delivery of advanced subsystems for autonomous vehicles in Mount Maunganui, NZ. The role combines leadership with hands-on engineering across electrical, mechatronics, and embedded hardware.

You will mentor a cross-functional team, define architecture, and ensure on-time delivery across multiple projects while adhering to safety and aerospace standards. This is a fast-paced startup-style environment that values innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering (or related).
• 5+ years hands-on experience in mechatronic/electrical systems design.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of electrical and mechatronics engineers.
• Architect and integrate electrical systems, power electronics, control systems, and embedded hardware.
• Plan and manage team deliverables across multiple projects.
• Guide rapid prototyping and bench testing of electromechanical subsystems.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and flight teams for seamless integration.
• Implement design, documentation, testing, and validation best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, aerospace specs, and EMC guidelines.

Skills

Mechatronics

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

Embedded systems

Control systems

Actuators & sensors

PCB design

Startup environment

Autonomous vehicles/UAVs/robotics

DFMEA

HALT testing

Aerospace standards

High-voltage systems

Battery management systems

Education

Mechatronics/Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree

Tools

Altium

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

SYOS seeks a Mechatronics and Electrical Team Lead to drive design and delivery of advanced subsystems for autonomous vehicles in Mount Maunganui, NZ. The role combines leadership with hands-on engineering across electrical, mechatronics, and embedded hardware.

You will mentor a cross-functional team, define architecture, and ensure on-time delivery across multiple projects while adhering to safety and aerospace standards. This is a fast-paced startup-style environment that values innovation.