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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 some of the most demanding in the world, including militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others. The counterdrone sector is rapidly changing, with DroneShield being in an arms race against state-backed drone manufacturers globally.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in 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, representing growth of more than 400% year-on-year, with record profitability and cashflow. The total addressable global market for counterdrone is assessed at approximately $100 billion, and is currently at the nascent stage with much of the growth still to come, with DroneShield well positioned as a global market leader, and the only public listed pure-play business in this sector.

The company has grown from 11 employees in 2017 to over 450 staff globally today, and is on track to reach around 550 by the end of 2026. This expansion includes investment of over A$50 million annually in R&D, a global pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and continuous scaling of production capacity to meet accelerating demand.

The role is based at DroneShield’s central Sydney headquarters. Overseas on-the-ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries worldwide.

About the role

The Sensors and Effectors team is expanding in response to increased product development demand and complexity. DroneShield is looking to recruit a Senior 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.
• Training of junior Technicians.
• 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.
• Minimum 10 years experience as an Electronics Technician.
• IPC 610 certified.
• Experience in repair, debugging of electronics equipment.
• Ability to solder electronics including 0201 sized components.
• Experience using electronic measurement equipment including Oscilloscopes, VNAs.
• Experience with Altium, Schematic and PCB layouts.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Experience with inspection equipment/CMM required.
• Passionate about technology and ability to understand complex technical problems so issues can be properly communicated to stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a fast-paced team.
• Respect and appreciation of process, doing the right thing even if no-one is watching.
• 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.
• Experience with RF equipment is highly desired

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