[Immediate Start] Production Technician

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia DroneShield Limited Full time

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.

Overview

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 holistic 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 Manufacturing Team Lead and will work closely with other members of the Production Team, Design Team and the Procurement 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

- 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
- Assist the Tech Team with anechoic chamber testing

Qualifications

- Experience in electronics assembly
- Experience with RF equipment and testing preferred
- Degree in Engineering or relevant certification as a technician (IPC certified or trained)
- 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

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

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