Job Description

Work withcutting edgeAI technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some ofworld’smost challenging technical problems in the rapidly growingcounter-dronesector.

Our customersoperatein some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world, including militaryorganisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement. Protecting airspace in these settings requires technology that performs under pressure and teams that understandwhat’sat stake. At DroneShield, employees work at the leading edge ofcounter-drone innovation, helping to address real-world security challenges as drone threatscontinue to evolve globally.

With one of the largest listeddefencecompany marketcapitalisationsin Australia, now part of the ASX200 index, DroneShield is experiencing a period of hypergrowth. Revenue has surged from A$57 million in 2024 to over A$217 million in 2025,representinggrowth of more than 400% year-on-year, with record profitability and cashflow. The total addressable global market forcounter-droneis assessed at approximately$100 billion, andis currently at the nascent stage with much of the growth still tocome, with DroneShield well positioned as a global market leader, and the only public listed pure-play business in this sector.

Thecompany has grown from 11 employees in 2017 to over 450 staff globallytoday, andis on track to reach around 550 by the end of2026. This expansion includes investment of over A$50 million annually in R&D, a global pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, andcontinuous scaling of production capacity to meet accelerating demand.

The role is based atDroneShield’scentral Sydney headquarters. Overseas on-the-ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark,Mexicoand Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70countries worldwide.

About the role
DroneShield (ASX:DRO) is seeking a skilled and motivated Drone Pilot to support our engineering, testing, and demonstration activities. This Sydney-based position reports to the Chief Remote Pilot and plays a key role in operating drones across a variety of environments and use cases, from product evaluation and data capture to live demonstrations and trials.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

• Conduct drone operations including flight planning, deployment, and reporting in accordance with CASA regulations, and ReOC requirements
• Travel regularly across NSW to support field testing, product evaluations, and demonstrations
• Maintain and operate a diverse fleet of drones at DroneShield’s testing facility and Sydney CBD office
• Manage and maintain drone inventory, including tagging, inspection, maintenance, and readiness
• Contribute to our internal drone intelligence database, including scanning for new platforms and capabilities
• Provide support to broader project delivery efforts across engineering and customer programs
• Ensure proper maintenance and configuration of flight control software and telemetry systems
• Be proactive in identifying and solving technical or operational issues—even outside of your immediate scope
• Undertake additional training and certifications as required to support evolving business needs

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential:

• Current RePL (Remote Pilot Licence) and AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate)
• Demonstrated experience with running ReOC & compliance in complex environments including EVLOS, BVLOS
• Familiarity with drone hardware systems, telemetry, and radio communication equipment
• Strong field troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Willingness to travel frequently for data capture and testing exercises

Desirable:

• Drone experience in multi-jurisdictions, unmanned aeroplane and Helicopter ratings, etc...
• Hands-on experience with building, maintaining, and flying FPV and model aircraft (fixed-wing, multirotor, helicopter, glider)
• Proficiency with flight control software such as Betaflight, INAV, and ArduPilot
• Experience in drone racing, system tuning, and competitive configurations
• Strong background in electronics or mechanical systems
• Comfortable working in Linux environments, including command line tools, system monitoring, and networking

Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.