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
DroneShield (ASX:DRO) is seeking a skilled and motivated Drone Pilot to support our engineering, testing, and demonstration activities. This Sydney-based position reports to the Chief Remote Pilot and plays a key role in operating drones across a variety of environments and use cases, from product evaluation and data capture to live demonstrations and trials.

 Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• Conduct drone operations including flight planning, deployment, and reporting in accordance with CASA regulations, and ReOC requirements
• Travel regularly across NSW to support field testing, product evaluations, and demonstrations
• Maintain and operate a diverse fleet of drones at DroneShield’s testing facility and Sydney CBD office
• Manage and maintain drone inventory, including tagging, inspection, maintenance, and readiness
• Contribute to our internal drone intelligence database, including scanning for new platforms and capabilities
• Provide support to broader project delivery efforts across engineering and customer programs
• Ensure proper maintenance and configuration of flight control software and telemetry systems
• Be proactive in identifying and solving technical or operational issues—even outside of your immediate scope
• Undertake additional training and certifications as required to support evolving business needs

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

Essential:

• Current RePL (Remote Pilot Licence) and AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate)
• Demonstrated experience with running ReOC & compliance in complex environments including EVLOS, BVLOS
• Familiarity with drone hardware systems, telemetry, and radio communication equipment
• Strong field troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Willingness to travel frequently for data capture and testing exercises 

Desirable:

• Drone experience in multi-jurisdictions, unmanned aeroplane and Helicopter ratings, etc...
• Hands-on experience with building, maintaining, and flying FPV and model aircraft (fixed-wing, multirotor, helicopter, glider)
• Proficiency with flight control software such as Betaflight, INAV, and ArduPilot
• Experience in drone racing, system tuning, and competitive configurations
• Strong background in electronics or mechanical systems
• Comfortable working in Linux environments, including command line tools, system monitoring, and networking

Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.