Senior Mechatronics Engineer

RGIT Australia; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, seeks a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to own complex design, integration and testing of autonomous platforms across mechanical, electrical and embedded software domains.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop sensors and controllers, and lead cross-disciplinary workstreams to deliver field-ready products with strong documentation and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' relevant engineering experience in robotics or autonomous systems.
• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Software, or Computer Systems Engineering.
• Strong experience with mechatronic and embedded systems.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Hands-on, practical approach to robotics and autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and integration of mechatronic and embedded systems.
• Translate system requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Develop and integrate sensors, actuators, controllers and embedded systems.
• Design, prototype, test and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Develop and integrate embedded software, including C/C++.
• Lead technical workstreams and solve complex engineering problems.
• Collaborate across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, GNC and Systems teams.
• Review designs and provide technical guidance to other engineers.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing knowledge and engineering best practice.
• Contribute to engineering standards, processes and continuous improvement.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and development records.

Skills

Mechatronics

Embedded systems

C/C++

System integration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Engineering

Job description

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty 3150, New Zealand

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 18 Aug 2026

Description

SYOS is a fast-growing global robotics and aerospace company developing uncrewed systems across air, land and sea for dual-use applications. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Mechatronics Engineer to take ownership of complex engineering challenges across the design, integration and testing of our autonomous platforms. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work across mechanical, electrical, embedded software and systems engineering, turning concepts into reliable, field-ready products. You’ll also play an important role in mentoring junior engineers and helping lift the technical capability of the wider team.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development and integration of mechatronic and embedded systems.
• Translate system requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Develop and integrate sensors, actuators, controllers and embedded systems.
• Design, prototype, test and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Develop and integrate embedded software, including C/C++.
• Lead technical workstreams and solve complex engineering problems.
• Collaborate across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, GNC and Systems teams.
• Review designs and provide technical guidance to other engineers.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing knowledge and engineering best practice.
• Contribute to engineering standards, processes and continuous improvement.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and development records.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' relevant engineering experience, ideally in robotics, aerospace, defence, autonomous systems or a similar environment.
• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Software, Computer Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience with mechatronic and embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of hardware/software integration and system-level testing.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems and work independently.
• Experience mentoring or technically supporting junior engineers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A hands-on, practical approach and genuine passion for robotics, aerospace and autonomous systems.

Why SYOS?

At SYOS, you’ll see your engineering work move quickly from concept to prototype to deployment. You’ll work alongside talented engineers solving real-world challenges and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on next-generation autonomous technology.