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 militaryorganizations, 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 of counter-drone innovation, helping to address real-world security challenges as drone threats continue to evolve globally.
DroneShield’sAmerican operations are headquartered in Warrenton, Virginia, home to a growing team of approximately 30 highly skilled professionals. This office plays a critical role in the company’s global success, leading U.S.-focused R&D, sales, and customer support, and working closely with Americandefenseand security stakeholders to deliver mission-criticalcounter-dronesolutions tailored to local operational needs.
As one of Australia’s largest publicly listed defense companies and a member of the ASX200, DroneShield is experiencing sustained hypergrowth. Global revenue increased from approximately US$38 million in 2024 to over US$125 million in 2025,representinggrowth of more than 400% year over year, alongside record profitability and cash flow. The global counter-UAS market is estimated atapproximately US$100 billionandremainsat an early stage, positioning DroneShield as a global market leader and the only publicly listed pure-playcounter-dronecompany worldwide.
DroneShield has grown from just 11 employees in 2017 to more than 450 employees globally today, with continued expansion planned across the United States, Europe, and APAC. The company invests over US$33 million annually in R&D,maintainsa global sales pipeline exceeding US$1.65 billion, and continues to scale manufacturing and deployment capacity to meet accelerating demand.
The Washington DC / Northern Virginia office is central toDroneShield’slong-term U.S. strategy - bringing innovation closer to the customer, strengthening domestic capability, and supporting national security, public safety, and critical infrastructure protection outcomes across the United States.
About the role
DroneShield is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead execution of complex customer deployments, demonstrations, and operational delivery efforts, while supporting larger technical programs under the direction of the Technical Program Manager.
This role is execution-focused with real ownership — responsible for driving planning, coordination, and execution across multiple concurrent efforts at varying levels of maturity.
Many activities do not arrive as fully defined projects, and priorities can evolve based on customer requirements, operational constraints, and resource availability. Success is achieved through judgement, coordination, and action — not through rigid process alone.
Working across global teams, this role acts as the central coordination point between Sales, Field Service Engineers (FSEs), Engineering, Logistics, and Operations to ensure delivery outcomes are achieved in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
This role is well suited to someone who:
This role will energize candidates who value ownership, variety, and real operational impact. It will not suit those seeking predictability or tightly bounded projects.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
What you will be working on
You will see the direct impact of your work through real deployments, demonstrations, and customer engagements.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
What you will be working on
You will see the direct impact of your work through real deployments, demonstrations, and customer engagements.
Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.
DroneShield is a worldwide leader in counter-UAS security and technology. DroneShield develops pre-eminent UAS security solutions that protect people, organisations and critical infrastructure from intrusion from UAS threats. Its leadership brings world-class expertise in engineering and physics, combined with deep experience in defence, intelligence, and aerospace.
