Senior Subsea Vehicle Design Engineer

Syos Aerospace; Mount Maunganui; Remote; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support worldwide

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace, a fast-growing global robotics and aerospace company, seeks a Senior Subsurface Design Engineer to lead the design of next‑gen underwater vehicles (AUV/ROV/UUV). You’ll own vehicle architecture, guide engineers, and drive concepts from initial design to water validation.

You’ll bring 5+ years of underwater design experience, expertise in pressure vessels and hydrodynamics, and strong CAD skills. Relocation support is available worldwide for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing underwater vehicles (AUV/ROV/UUV).
• Deep expertise in pressure vessels and subsea materials.
• Strong knowledge of underwater propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of AUV, ROV and UUV vehicle systems from concept to deployment.
• Own the architecture of vehicle frames, structural components and pressure vessels.
• Make and guide key technical decisions on materials, hydrodynamics, propulsion and payload integration.
• Mentor and support other engineers, reviewing designs and raising the standard of the team’s work.
• Lead prototyping, testing and field validation programmes.
• Work across multidisciplinary teams to integrate sensors, electronics and subsea systems.
• Help shape new vehicle concepts and the long-term direction of our subsea capability.

Skills

Underwater vehicle design

Hydrodynamics

Propulsion systems

CAD (Solid Edge)

Leadership

Prototyping

Tools

Solid Edge CAD

CNC machining

3D printing

PCB integration

Job description

SYOS Aerospace, a fast-growing global robotics and aerospace company, seeks a Senior Subsurface Design Engineer to lead the design of next‑gen underwater vehicles (AUV/ROV/UUV). You’ll own vehicle architecture, guide engineers, and drive concepts from initial design to water validation.

You’ll bring 5+ years of underwater design experience, expertise in pressure vessels and hydrodynamics, and strong CAD skills. Relocation support is available worldwide for the right candidate.