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 counter-drone sector.   

Our customers operate in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world, including military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement. Protecting airspace in these settings requires technology that performs under pressure and teams that understand what’s at 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. 

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 counter-drone 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 Quality Technician Team Lead supervises and supports the daily activities of Quality Technicians performing IQC, IPQC, and OQC, ensuring adherence to DroneShield’s QMS procedures, inspection protocols, and accurate documentation of inspection outcomes and non-conformances. This role reviews inspection reports, NCRs, and rework dispositions, liaises with Production, Engineering, and Procurement to resolve quality issues, and supports internal audits, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. The Team Lead also mentors and coaches team members to strengthen their competency and quality mindset, while maintaining calibration records, inspection tools, and quality control areas in line with best practices and safety requirements, ensuring consistent, high-quality output.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• Provide daily supervision, task prioritization, and hands-on support to Quality Technicians performing IQC, IPQC and OQC.
• Ensure adherence to Drone Shield’s QMS procedures and inspection protocols, including timely and accurate documentation of inspection outcomes and non-conformances.
• Review inspection reports, non-conformance records (NCRs), and rework dispositions.
• Liaise with Production, Engineering, and Procurement to resolve quality issues and ensure readiness for delivery milestones.
• Support the Quality & Safety Manager in internal audits, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective & preventive actions.
• Mentor and coach team members to strengthen competency and quality mindset.
• Maintain calibration records, inspection tools, and quality control areas in line with best practice and safety requirements.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Quality Technician, Inspector, or related experience within defence, aerospace, electronics manufacturing, or high-tech industry.
• Experience supervising or coordinating the work of other technicians or inspectors.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 (required).
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and/or electronic inspection processes, tools, and techniques.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, assembly instructions, and specification sheets.
• Strong documentation skills; experience using ERP and QMS software systems.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset, with the ability to interface confidently across technical and operational teams.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

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