Senior Mechatronics Engineer: Avionics & Autonomy Lead

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

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in New Zealand seeks a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to own the avionics architecture and the integration of electronic systems for autonomous vehicles.

You will define the architecture, select sensors and components, and ensure reliable operation across real-world conditions, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across mechanical, electrical, embedded software and systems teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of mechatronics engineering experience in robotics, aerospace or autonomous systems.
• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Software or related field.
• Strong experience with embedded systems and hardware/software integration.
• Experience selecting and integrating sensors, controllers and actuators.
• Mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
• Familiarity with version control and configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the avionics architecture, diagrams and information flow for the vehicle.
• Evaluate sensors, controllers, actuators and other components against mission requirements.
• Integrate hardware and software to create functional prototypes and bench-test configurations.
• Configure onboard modules, flight controllers and communications equipment.
• Work with teams to define interfaces and wiring for production-ready systems.
• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues across hardware and software.
• Support testing, verification and flight operations when required.

Skills

Mechatronics engineering

Embedded systems

Systems integration

Electronic hardware

Version control

Education

Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical

Tools

Git

SVN

Teamcenter

Job description

SYOS Aerospace in New Zealand seeks a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to own the avionics architecture and the integration of electronic systems for autonomous vehicles.

You will define the architecture, select sensors and components, and ensure reliable operation across real-world conditions, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across mechanical, electrical, embedded software and systems teams.