Job Description

Work with cutting edge AI technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world’s most challenging technical problems in the rapidly growing counterdrone sector. Our customers are militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia, part of the ASX200 index, and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing hypergrowth stage, fuelled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield, to terrorism, to contraband delivery and commercial espionage.

This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Sydney CBD. There are approximately 420 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 500 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

About the role

The Sensors and Effectors team is expanding in response to increased product development demand and complexity. DroneShield is looking to recruit an Electronics Technician who will work with the team to ensure DroneShield products are built to a high standard and components received from our suppliers are consistent in quality and performance.

The position will report primarily to the Electronics Manager and will work closely with the other Engineering teams, Production Team, and the Operations Team. This role will suit someone with excellent attention to detail and a passion for technology who wants to develop their career in a fast-moving ASX listed defence technology company.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

• Electronics debugging, repair, rework and inspection.

• Building, prototyping, and testing new/existing products.

• Review Supplier Quality reports.

• Prepare NCR and IQC report after fault finding and inspection.

• Raise Quality Alerts/NCRs for the failed parts.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Minimum Certificate II in Electronics

• Ability to solder electronics including 0201 sized components.

• Experience using electronic measurement equipment including Oscilloscopes, VNAs and spectrum analysers.

• Experience with Altium, Schematic and PCB layouts.

• Experience in a production environment.

• Experience with inspection equipment/CMM required.

• Experience with ERP system preferred but not necessary.

• Experience with RF equipment preferred but not necessary.

• Passionate about technology and ability to understand complex technical problems so issues can be properly communicated to stakeholders.

• Strong ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and handle pressure.

• “Can do” attitude and willingness to help in variety of tasks, including occasional tasks unrelated to the core role.

• Suitable to hold a security clearance if required.

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.