Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Autonomous Platforms

Syos Aerospace; Mount Maunganui; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in New Zealand is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and integrate electrical systems for our autonomous platforms. You will work closely with mechanical, software and systems engineers to turn innovative concepts into reliable products that perform in demanding real-world environments.

You will own electrical subsystems from concept through prototyping, testing and production, design wiring harnesses, power distribution and communication systems, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or related field.
• Proven experience designing electrical systems for complex products.
• Experience with PCB design, embedded electronics or control systems.
• Hands-on PCB prototyping and debugging skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and product industrialisation.
• Strong knowledge of wiring, cabling, connectors and power systems.
• Soldering and prototype assembly experience.
• Ability to own subsystems from requirements to delivery.
• Team player with clear communication across disciplines.

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 engineering process and product development improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across the team.
• Occasionally travel to support integration, testing and customer activities.

Skills

Altium

PCB design

Embedded electronics

Control systems

Electrical integration

Soldering

Prototype assembly

Technical ownership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Eng

Tools

Altium

Job description

SYOS Aerospace in New Zealand is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and integrate electrical systems for our autonomous platforms. You will work closely with mechanical, software and systems engineers to turn innovative concepts into reliable products that perform in demanding real-world environments.

You will own electrical subsystems from concept through prototyping, testing and production, design wiring harnesses, power distribution and communication systems, and support