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 an approximately $1bn market capitalisation 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.
Headquartered in Sydney with a subsidiary in Virginia (USA), DroneShield is a publicly listed global leader in counter-drone technology. Our team consists of experts in engineering and physics, with significant experience in government, defense, and intelligence. We are fast-growing, with about 180 employees in our Sydney office.
About the role
The Production Team is expanding in response to increased production quantities and product complexity. DroneShield is looking to recruit a Production Technician who will assemble and test DroneShield products. This role would work on established products as well as work with the Tech Team on the testing and development of products in various stages of R+D. The candidate will need a wholistic understanding of the technology at hand and experience with electronics and RF is preferred. This role will involve hand soldering and experience in soldering cables and PCBAs is required.
The position will report primarily to the Operations Manager and will work closely with other members of the Operations Team. This role will suit someone with excellent attention to detail and a passion for technology who wants to develop their career in a fast-moving ASX listed defence technology company.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
- Assemble DroneShield products and closely follow build documentation
- Test DroneShield products using a variety of test equipment such as VNAs and spectrum analysers
- Fill out travellers and QC records during assembly
- Soldering of PCBA components during production or for R+D
- Assembly of cables
- Troubleshoot problems with electronics and clearly communicate issues to others within the business
- Design test jigs for DroneShield products to improve assembly efficiency
- Assist the Tech Team with anechoic chamber testing
- Experience in electronics assembly
- Experience with RF equipment and testing preferred
- Degree in Engineering or relevant certification as a technician (IPC certified or trained)
- SMT soldering experience
- Ability to follow complex assembly and testing instructions
- Passionate about technology
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a fast-paced team
- Respect and appreciation of process, doing the right thing even if no-one is watching
- Strong ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and handle pressure
- Clear communication (both verbal and written) with team members
- "Can do" attitude and willingness to help in variety of tasks, including occasional tasks unrelated to the core role
- Suitable to hold a security clearance if required
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