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 is seeking a SeniorVerification & Validation Engineer with hands-on experience in embedded systems and system-level testing. The role will report to the Verification and Validation Manager and work cross-functionally with Systems Engineering, QA, T&E, NPI and developers to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance of complex systems.

This role focuses on system-level integration, performance benchmarking, environmental testing, and formal verification of both software and hardware components. You will contribute across the full V&V lifecycle – from test plan creation to execution and reporting – including real-world field testing and system behaviour validation.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and procedures for embedded systems, integrated hardware/software solutions, and system-of-systems deployments.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive system-level test plans and both automated and manual test cases, ensuring full alignment with system requirements and applicable compliance standards
• Provide technical leadership across all verification phases, including lab-based, integration, qualification, and field-testing activities.
• Perform environmental and reliability testing using temperature chambers, RF test benches, power measurement equipment, and other diagnostic tools.
• Conduct sensor integration testing, end-to-end data validation, and hardware/software interoperability verification.
• Ensure traceability of verification results to system requirements and design inputs using tools such as Jama/Doors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, software, and hardware teams to troubleshoot complex issues, perform root-cause analysis, and resolve defects or anomalies.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation including test reports, procedures, and V&V summaries.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in test frameworks, automation, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support program milestones including design reviews, verification reviews, pre-release validation, and customer/user acceptance testing.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4-8 years of experience in Verification & Validation or Systems Integration & Test roles.
• Strong understanding of system testing methodologies in safety-critical or defence/aerospace environments.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (Python, Bash, etc.), and familiarity with Linux-based environments.
• Exposure to embedded systems, RF sensing, sensor fusion, or signal processing technologies is highly desirable.
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, Xray, Jama and Confluence.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and a structured, methodical approach to test execution and documentation.
• Comfortable working hands-on with hardware, including sensors, antennas and field ready devices.

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

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