Emesent

Emesent is a technology company specializing in autonomous SLAM-based LiDAR mapping solutions for challenging and GPS-denied environments. Founded in 2018 from research at Australia's CSIRO, Emesent develops advanced products like Hovermap, a versatile mobile scanning unit that integrates collision avoidance and autonomous flight technologies. Their solutions serve industries such as mining, engineering, geospatial, and public safety, enabling fast, accurate, and safe mapping of inaccessible areas. Emesent's business model includes product sales and business plans tailored to customer needs, with a global customer base and partnerships with robotics suppliers like DJI and Boston Dynamics. Their technology leverages robotics, AI, machine learning, and data analytics to provide operational insights and improve safety and efficiency in complex environments.

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Emesent

AIAutonomous MappingGeospatialLiDARMiningPublic SafetyRoboticsSLAMemesent.com

HQBrisbane, AU

Team Size135

Open Jobs7

Total Funding-

Latest FundraiseUnknown

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Senior Mechatronics Engineer

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Our Mission: To Be Bold and Impactful As a Senior Mechatronics Engineer you will take end-to-end ownership of major revisions to our products. You’ll work across mechanical, electronics, and embedded firmware with a high degree of independence, from concept and prototyping through to production release.

How you'll contribute

Key Responsibilities

Technical Execution

Lead design, integration, and validation of electronics, firmware, and mechanical assemblies
Produce clear, well-tested code and PCB layouts that others can extend
Consider DFM, DFA, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout development
Create and run verification test plans, analyse data and confirm requirements
Drive continuous improvement in standards, tooling, and automation

Project & People

Translate product requirements into concrete technical specs, tasks, and schedules
Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEAs, mitigating issues early
Mentor engineers in best practices and foster knowledge sharing
Partner with production, supply chain, and quality to streamline NPI and control cost
Report progress through Jira boards, stand-ups, and concise stakeholder updates

Communication & Documentation

Communicate project plans, trade-offs, and risks in clear language tailored to each audience
Build relationships across engineering, product, and operations to accelerate delivery and reduce tech debt
Champion a blameless culture focused on solving the right problems and committing to team decisions
Liaise confidently with vendors and customers to resolve technical issues

How you'll succeed

Communicate project plans, trade-offs, and risks in clear language tailored to each audience
Build relationships across engineering, product, and operations to accelerate delivery and reduce tech debt
Champion a blameless culture focused on solving the right problems and committing to team decisions
Liaise confidently with vendors and customers to resolve technical issues

The added perks

Novated Lease
Access to LinkedIn Learning platform
Employee Assistance Program
Qoctor, online telehealth
Settle into our great work environment and facilities
Every second Friday Off
1 full day of leave, each year for work anniversaries

Who are we?

Emesent is a world-leader in drone autonomy, LiDAR mapping, and data analytics. Our vision is to autonomously map the inaccessible. Founded in 2018, with deep connections to Australia's globally recognised CSIRO, we have established ourselves worldwide with a reputation for delivering high-quality data capture in the mining, infrastructure, survey, and mapping industries. Our team of 100+ roboticists, engineers, and business development experts work side-by-side to deliver revolutionary efficiency, safety, and operational insights to our client.

Our flagship product, Hovermap, is a smart mobile scanning unit that combines advanced collision avoidance and autonomous flight technologies to map hazardous and GPS-denied environments. Its award-winning technology utilises innovative hardware, advanced algorithms, and machine learning to automate collection and analysis of the physical world. Equally capable above ground or underground, indoors, or out, Hovermap is a complete mobile LiDAR mapping solution. Hovermap is uniquely versatile, it can be backpack, drone, or vehicle-mounted to map challenging, inaccessible areas enabling our client to gain insights that were not possible before.

With multiple applications across several industries and a rapidly growing client base, Hovermap and our other solutions are being used commercially for a variety of applications by enterprise client around the world.

Why Emesent?

We are proud to be a Great Place to Work certified®, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace culture. At Emesent, you will have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking technology that is shaping the future. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in our mission to push the boundaries of robotics and digitisation to help humanity explore further and understand more.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.