Drone Pilot

Ground Control Systems Engineer/ Mechatronics / Drone Pilot

Location:
Adelaide, SA

Employment Type:
Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a
Ground Control Systems Engineer
to join our Adelaide-based team, taking ownership of integration, verification, and validation activities for advanced UAV systems.

This position requires both strong technical expertise and leadership qualities, with a focus on communications, networks, and mission planning systems.

The successful candidate will be hands-on, comfortable diagnosing and solving issues in the field, and able to provide both technical depth and leadership to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team working on UAV ground control systems
• Drive integration, verification, and validation (VNV) activities for ground control systems
• Perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting of communications, networking, and mission planning systems in both lab and field environments
• Support development, deployment, and operation of drone control and mission planning infrastructure
• Diagnose hardware and systems issues in the field and coordinate solutions with engineering teams
• Contribute to system integration and test plans, ensuring performance, safety, and compliance standards are met
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

Skills and Experience

• 7–8 years' total engineering experience, with at least 3 years in UAV, aerospace, or communications systems
• Strong knowledge of:
• Communications systems and networks
• Ground control stations, drone controllers, and mission planning software
• Systems/hardware testing, integration, and validation processes
• Hands-on field experience diagnosing and resolving hardware/system issues
• Proven ability to lead and influence teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• UAV/drone piloting or operational experience (desirable)
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks for UAV operations (desirable)

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and guide others
• Practical, hands-on mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic and field-based environments
• High level of accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to safety

Please reach out to