Work with cutting edge 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 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 Pyrmont, Sydney. There are approximately 260 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 300 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Denmark, Germany and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• BS degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electronic Engineer or similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in related roles. Roles could include:
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• Linux Embedded Engineer

• Software Engineer
• Electronic product development
• Internal tool development for network connected devices
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading the teams
• Knowledge of the following would also be essential:
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• Comfortable on the command line in a Linux first environment

• Software development experience in Python, Golang, Modern C++ (2 languages preferred)
• Application development with cross-cutting concerns (logging, persistence, security, configuration management, transactional behaviour)
• Inter-device communication using gRPC, REST, raw TCP/UDP, or other high performance messaging protocols.
• Development tools including Git, Jira, Confluence, CICD
• Knowledge of the following would also be desirable:
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• Architecture design

• Microservice architecture
• API design (versioning and documentation)
• Hardware in the loop CICD design
• Build system for embedded devices
  Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

DroneShield is seeking a Embedded Software Team Lead with relevant experience to join the team in Sydney, NSW.
The position will report to Embedded Software Manager.
The primary focus of the role is to manage and grow a team of 5-7 Embedded Engineers who are focused on developing and maintaining DroneShield’s Linux based deployed sensors. Working closely with ML/AI, Data Science, RF and infrastructure teams to innovate and enhance DroneShield’s world leading RF detection technology. It represents an exceptional opportunity for a result-driven individual in a new niche but exploding market.

RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Advance the development of software architecture design processes within the team. Ensure software is designed for reliability, and performance on resource constrained targets.
• Implement new software features from concept to delivery, for example gathering user requirement to diagnosing issues in production.
• Utilise leading industry practice to deliver and maintain robust and efficient APIs for seamless integration with external and internal systems.
• Bring experience in testing methodologies and implementation
• Documentation of software architecture and processes
• Work with the engineering team to ensure reliable and robust end to end system operation
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on user and business requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Facilitation of Agile SW development processes such as Sprint Planning, Team Standups, Backlog Grooming, Retros.
• Team management activities such as Hiring, One-on-One meetings, Mentoring, Coaching.