Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of the world’s most challenging technical problems in Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems. Working with high profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.
With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia 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 350 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 400 staff by end of 2025. Overseas on the ground presence includes USA, Denmark, Mexico, and UAE, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• BS or Masters degree in relevant engineering discipline (Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science), or similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of experience performing systems engineering responsibilities within complex product development environments
• Experience with user centric design for software products
• Experience with front end and back end software architecture and APIs is desirable
• Sound understanding of the application of systems engineering frameworks, principles and tools across the entire product development lifecycle
• Experience with requirements management for complex software and hardware products or features
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment on work packages and deliverables to achieve project outcomes
• Experience developing and testing AI-incorporated systems, radio frequency (RF) hardware and software is desirable
• Exposure to Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems is desirable
• You are comfortable working within the Atlassian ecosystem and have experience or exposure to managing project deliverables using Jira or other project management tools
• You would excel in a high empowerment, fast paced, environment, surrounded by likeminded, high achieving people.
  Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

DroneShield is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our innovative product development team in Sydney. Reporting directly to the Systems Engineering Team Lead, this role offers an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven professional to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing, niche market.
This role will see you contribute directly to the development of current and future generation products through effective requirements gathering and software interface design alongside engineering development teams. If you’re someone who has a passion for product development and building complex systems through a deep understanding of stakeholder needs while being afforded a high degree of autonomy, we’d love to talk more.

RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Collaborate with a team of systems engineers within the Sensors & Effectors product development space to define and deliver quality products, features and capabilities for our existing and next generation product lines
• Support the definition, delivery and testing of DroneShield’s native device User Interfaces
• Design, document and manage relevant software interfaces across the embedded product portfolio
• Support the development and introduction of systems engineering processes that promote best practices and provide a framework for product development, seeking to increase efficiency and improve project outcomes
• Facilitate engagement between internal and external project stakeholders to ensure alignment, communicating risks and technical information to senior management
• Conduct engineering investigation and analysis to ensure continual improvement of the products and take ownership over bugs and technical issues, coordinating solutions with cross-functional teams
• Partner with Product and Project Management to support project deliverables and timelines by keeping development teams informed of key milestones and performance metrics
• Work with a cross-functional team of designers, developers and engineers to continuously improve the product by acting as the voice of the customer within the development teams.