Senior Electrical & Avionics Engineer - Autonomous Systems

RGIT Australia; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes power distribution, wiring, testing, and production support, with hands-on prototyping and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience designing electrical systems for complex products.
• Hands-on soldering and prototype assembly experience.
• Strong collaboration with mechanical, software, and systems teams.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical architectures and wiring harnesses for robotic platforms.
• Own electrical subsystems from concept through testing and production.
• Prototype, fabricate and troubleshoot electrical hardware.
• Support vehicle integration, validation and field testing.
• Collaborate across disciplines to meet performance and reliability goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge.
• Occasionally travel to support integration and customer activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Wiring harnesses

Power distribution

Electronics troubleshooting

Subsystem ownership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

PCB design

Embedded electronics

Control systems

Job description

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

The role emphasizes power distribution, wiring, testing, and production support, with hands-on prototyping and mentoring junior engineers.