Project Coordinator

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 defense company market capitalizations in Australia and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing hypergrowth stage, fueled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield, to terrorism, to contraband delivery and commercial espionage.


About the role

DroneShield is seeking a project coordinator with relevant experience to join the U.S. operations team. This position will report to the Director of Programs and Delivery and represents an exceptional opportunity for a result-driven individual in a new niche but exploding market.


This role is primarily focused on supporting customer delivery and coordination of customer events. There is a high degree of autonomy and growth within the organization. 


Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

  • Professional verbal and written communication skills, preferred customer facing experience
  • Coordinate operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as a liaison between the program team and customer requirements
  • Develop and maintain delivery reports for incoming and outgoing equipment
  • Organize reports on deliveries, customer accounts, and payment schedules
  • Demonstrate experience as a primary point of contact for projects and/or contracts
  • Demonstrate experience with workflow management lifecycle with the ability to track ongoing taskings through to completion
  • Identify ways to improve existing processes and systems to improve delivery and customer
  • Travel up to 25% of the year


Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

  • BS degree in relevant technical discipline and 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and practical experience
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment to accomplish customer deliveries and collaborating with a team  
  • Experience in contracts or program management preferred
  • Previous experience working in the Defense industry is highly favorable. Relevant experience working in other industries is also favorable


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


Operations Team

Warrenton, VA

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