Careers
What We Do
Solve Complex Problems with Cutting Edge Tech
DroneShield offers an opportunity to solve challenging technical problems in the Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing and Sensor Fusion fields.
World-Class Team
Be part of a well-funded and agile organisation, working as a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional world-class team. We have a flat organisational structure, and the best candidates will be both creative lateral thinkers and doers.
Continuous Personal Development
Be a lifelong learner. Be interested in keeping up with current best practices in your areas of expertise. Learn rapidly and eagerly. Contribute effectively. Be concise and articulate in speech and writing. Make connections that others miss.
Well Funded
DroneShield is a publicly listed company on ASX, with approximately 15,000 shareholders, having raised close to $200m in the last 8 years. We have a strong balance sheet with a significant cash position, and no debt. This allows us to concentrate on rapidly growing the business by consistently investing across key business areas.
Mature and Robust Processes
Products for military and Government agency sector require a high degree of reliability, perhaps only matched by the medical sector. Our processes from design, to manufacture, to Quality Assurance, to field support, are designed with a substantial robustness in mind. Certifications such as ISO9001 and our military clearances ensure aspects such as cyber security are well considered.
Agile
While mature and robust, we are a Defence Technology (DefTech) business – a disruptor of the traditionally slower space, re-inventing the traditional approach to R&D and manufacture in our space. We are agile in the true sense of the word, building new product lines in a period of several months instead of years, and then ensuring the end solutions coming out from our production lines in fraction of a time of traditional high-tech sensors and systems.
Push Yourself
Push yourself in a well-supported team environment, with a high degree of autonomy, and competitive remuneration. Inspire others with your quest for excellence. Thrive on change. Discover solutions to hard problems. Challenge prevailing assumptions, and suggest better approaches. Focus on results over the process.
Locally Based, Globally Focused
For engineering roles, our preference would be for Sydney-based team members, however all Australian or New Zealand based applicants will be considered for remote work.
Take the Next Step with Us
Careers with DroneShield represent an exceptional opportunity for result-driven individuals in a new niche but exploding market. DroneShield works with high profile customers across military, Government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others, in over 100 countries around the world.
The Perks
Medical
Insurance Coverage
US employees and their families have access to health insurance, including dental and vision.
Parental Leave
For both our female and male team members.
Free Swag
Comfy hoodies and t-shirts.
Standing Desks
Programmable standing desks in our Sydney office allow for standing or sitting as desired.
Flexible
Work Hours
Coordinate with your manager as to how best get your work done.
Catered Dinner
If you need to stay late to finish a project don’t worry about dinner - it’s on us.
Competitive
Compensation
Highly competitive compensation, with opportunity for stock options.
Team Outings
Outings and social events arranged frequently.
Unlimited Snacks
A well-stocked fridge and pantry to keep you fuelled throughout the day.
Retirement
Benefits
401k plan in the US, superannuation contributions in Australia.
Casual Dress Code
Wear what makes you feel comfortable and feel your best.
Bottomless
Beverages
Tea, coffee, carbonated water and other beverages to keep you quenched.
Employee Highlights
Lawrence Marychurch
Vice President, Design
At DroneShield, I lead a team of Industrial Designers and Mechanical Engineers who design new products, maintain current products and test equipment. My team works closely with manufacturing teams and maintains a portfolio of suppliers around Australia and globally. With multiple projects on the go at any one time, pushing the boundaries of technology and the latest in materials science, DroneShield is exciting and never boring.
When I joined DroneShield 4 years ago, the counter-drone industry was in its early phase and I was a new grad straight out of university. Witnessing DroneShield rapidly grow along with the industry, as the original pioneer and global leader in its space, has been the opportunity of a lifetime and the company’s success can be attributed to an outstanding team spread across three countries (Australia, US and the UK). Despite the company’s rapid growth – (having scaled to about five times the size of the team when I joined!), DroneShield has maintained its agility and ingenuity while supporting an extensive catalogue of products and systems. The team is passionate about technology and design and employees are given the freedom to innovate and expand their skills.
The passion that DroneShield employees have for their work makes it an incredible place to work and learn. I look forward to seeing where the company can go from here.
Hunter Coldham
Industrial Designer
I joined DroneShield after studying Industrial Design at RMIT in Melbourne. I had worked in various fields including Medical Manufacturing previously but was drawn to DroneShield after completing my Honours Thesis on UAV capabilities for first responders.
At DroneShield, I work in the Design Team as an Industrial Designer. My role varies across product design, development, testing, manufacturing, and sustainment. To field cutting-edge Military Grade products and support them in action is incredibly complex and takes design to a level higher than I had ever been exposed to. Even though our team in small in comparison to our competitors, being surrounded by the best talent in Australia and enabled by our unique speed of development allows us to adapt rapidly to the shifting landscape of modern warfare and security.
When I joined DroneShield in 2023, the company was undergoing massive changes in preparation to transition from a startup to a major player in the industry. In just one year, I’ve been exposed to the challenges of what it takes to scale every aspect of the business to meet customer demand. Even though the journey has been demanding, I’m proud of what the team has been able to achieve and where we stand now. With double the headcount and extended access to state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing facilities, DroneShield is ready to continue a path of excellence.
DroneShield’s success would not have been possible without the culture that it fosters. Everyone is on top of their game and dedicated to a shared mission. Here, I can learn from and work with the best people for job and take pride in what we create.