Senior Underwater Vehicle Design Engineer (UUV/ROV)
CompanySYOS Aerospace
Location
Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/15/2026
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Description
SYOS is a fast-growing global robotics and aerospace company, driving the development of cutting-edge uncrewed vehicles (drones) across air, land, and sea for dual-use applications. We are committed to pushing technological boundaries and delivering exceptional products that consistently exceed customer expectations.
SYOS an innovative robotics and aerospace company developing industry-leading uncrewed vehicles (drones) across air, land, and sea.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV/ROV/UUV) Design Engineer to join and play a key role in our Subsea Vehicles team.
In this pivotal role, you'll work across all levels of the team and contribute across design, prototyping, and testing of our AUV/UUV platforms.
Key Responsibilities
SYOS an innovative robotics and aerospace company developing industry-leading uncrewed vehicles (drones) across air, land, and sea.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV/ROV/UUV) Design Engineer to join and play a key role in our Subsea Vehicles team.
In this pivotal role, you'll work across all levels of the team and contribute across design, prototyping, and testing of our AUV/UUV platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and validation of AUV/ROV/UUV vehicle systems
- Design and validation of vehicle frames and structural components
- Design and integration of vehicle payload systems
- High-level concept development for subsea vehicle platforms
- Prototyping and field validation processes of underwater vehicles
- Must have 5+ years hands-on experience with subsea vehicles — AUVs, ROVs, UUVs, or similar autonomous/remotely operated platforms.
- Fluent CAD knowledge, Siemens Solid Edge or similar.
- Experience with Subsea materials and fluid dynamics specific to underwater vehicle design
- Experience with Pressure vessels.
- Experience evaluating propulsion systems on underwater vehicles
- Exposure to CNC machining practices.
- Exposure to 3D printing practices.
- Experience with subsea cabling and wiring looms.
- Knowledge of PCB design and layout practices.
- Experience with subsea sensor systems and understanding operational deployment.
- Experience with CFD analysis for vehicle hull and appendage optimisation
- Offshore experience.
- Ability to CAM program for CNC machining.
- Field deployment experience with AUV/ROV systems in open water or offshore environments
Location:
This position is based on site in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Known for its stunning surf beaches, vibrant culture, and burgeoning tech scene, Mount Maunganui offers an excellent quality of life and a conducive environment for innovation.
Visa Sponsorship: We are an accredited employer and are open to overseas applications for this position who are looking to relocate to Tauranga, New Zealand.
Join Us
Join SYOS and play a leading role in shaping the global brand of a cutting edge company driving the future of autonomous systems. This is your opportunity to combine strategic creativity and technical curiosity in a fast-growing international team!