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 militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.
With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia, part of the ASX200 index, 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 380 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 500 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.
About the role
DroneShield is seeking an NPI (New Product Introduction) Team Lead with relevant experience to join the team in Sydney, NSW.
This role will be responsible for leading the NPI team, coordinating the development of work instructions, coordinating the building of test rigs and fixtures, managing and training contract manufacturers, planning the scaling of new products and responding to issues on the production line.
This role may require infrequent travel within and outside of Australia.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.
Technical Team
Sydney, Australia
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