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 320 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a UI/UX design-related field, or equivalent practical experience – suitable for recent graduates
• Proficiency in Figma and UI/UX design best practices
• Strong conceptual thinking, interaction, and visual design skills
• Ability to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple projects
• Experience in Agile/Scrum workflows
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to justify design decisions and advocate for user needs
• Knowledge of website design and/or front-end web development

ABOUT THE ROLE

DroneShield is seeking a User Interface/User Experience Designer (mid-level) with relevant experience to join the team in Sydney, New South Wales. Reporting to the Digital Design Lead, this role offers a unique opportunity for a results-driven individual to deliver user-centric solutions within the defence sector.
The role involves designing for multiple software platforms, including DroneShield’s Command-and-Control (C2) platform, Product Device Managers and the DroneShield Access Portal. The UI/UX designer is responsible for keeping UI design consistent across different platforms and communicate complex data and concepts to users with minimal training.

RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Design user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes and high-fidelity visuals using Figma
• Support the Senior UI/UX Designer in optimising existing interfaces
• Design features and improvements from concept to implementation, collaborating with other teams
• Conduct usability testing to validate design decisions
• Adhere to and maintain DroneShield’s design system and UI standards
• Interpret detailed briefs to deliver intuitive, user-centric solutions, iterating on designs based on feedback
• Maintain strong attention to detail and user experience throughout the design lifecycle
• Manage timelines and priorities in an agile environment, balancing ad-hoc requests while maintaining high-quality output
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and guidelines