
SYOS Aerospace is a rapidly expanding robotics company that develops and manufactures cutting-edge utilitarian uncrewed vehicles across air, land, and sea domains. They aim to disrupt traditional aerospace and defense by delivering agile, rapid development focused on meeting minimum viable capability at an industry-leading price point. Their systems, including UAVs, USVs, and UGVs, integrate with various payloads for missions like ISR, cargo, and electronic warfare. All vehicles are powered by the SYOS control system, offering multi-domain swarming, computer vision, and robust autonomous navigation in GNSS-denied environments. The company also offers conversion services for existing crewed vehicles. With a team of over 50 engineers, SYOS has headquarters in New Zealand and a production site in the UK, with expansion into Australia and the USA.

SYOS Aerospace is a rapidly expanding robotics company that develops and manufactures cutting-edge utilitarian uncrewed vehicles across air, land, and sea domains. They aim to disrupt traditional aerospace and defense by delivering agile, rapid development focused on meeting minimum viable capability at an industry-leading price point. Their systems, including UAVs, USVs, and UGVs, integrate with various payloads for missions like ISR, cargo, and electronic warfare. All vehicles are powered by the SYOS control system, offering multi-domain swarming, computer vision, and robust autonomous navigation in GNSS-denied environments. The company also offers conversion services for existing crewed vehicles. With a team of over 50 engineers, SYOS has headquarters in New Zealand and a production site in the UK, with expansion into Australia and the USA.
SYOS is a fast-growing 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 .
As our People and Culture Partner in NZ, you will be the "boots on the ground" for our fast growing R&D facility. Reporting to the Head of People and Culture, you will bridge the gap between global strategy and local execution, ensuring our team of engineers and support people have the environment, leadership, and support they need to build the future of uncrewed vehicles.
You will be a crucial partner and coach to our leaders; your work will be focused around driving a culture of high performance and innovation, whilst ensuring our people are supported to do their best work. You will be both strategic and hands-on, and thrive in a startup to high-growth environment.
Joining SYOS means contributing to our growth while gaining high‑impact experiences, career development, and personal growth.
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How to Apply:
If you are a passionate IT professional who thrives on autonomy, excels at cybersecurity, and is excited about supporting cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology, please apply now and we will be in touch if you are successful.
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.
Please note: We kindly ask that recruiters and recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this role. Thank you!