Drone Pilot

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.This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Pyrmont, Sydney.
There are approximately 290 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 350 staff by end of 2026.
Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Denmark, Germany and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.About the roleDroneShield (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 ExpectationsConduct drone operations including flight planning, deployment, and reporting in accordance with CASA regulations, and ReOC requirementsTravel regularly across NSW to support field testing, product evaluations, and demonstrationsMaintain and operate a diverse fleet of drones at DroneShield's testing facility and Sydney CBD officeManage and maintain drone inventory, including tagging, inspection, maintenance, and readinessContribute to our internal drone intelligence database, including scanning for new platforms and capabilitiesProvide support to broader project delivery efforts across engineering and customer programsEnsure proper maintenance and configuration of flight control software and telemetry systemsBe proactive in identifying and solving technical or operational issues—even outside of your immediate scopeUndertake additional training and certifications as required to support evolving business needsQualifications, Experience and SkillsCurrent RePL (Remote Pilot Licence) and AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate)OR Hands-on experience with building, maintaining, and flying FPV and model aircraft (fixed-wing, multirotor, helicopter, glider)Demonstrated experience in operating drones in complex environments (e.g. restricted airspace, controlled aerodromes, EVLOS, BVLOS, swarm ops)Proficiency with flight control software such as Betaflight, INAV, and ArduPilotFamiliarity with drone hardware systems, telemetry, and radio communication equipmentStrong field troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsAbility to work both independently and in a collaborative team environmentWillingness to travel frequently for data capture and testing exercisesAvailability to work onsite 1–2 days per week in Sydney CBDExperience in drone racing, system tuning, and competitive configurationsExposure to PX4 autopilot software or similarStrong background in electronics or mechanical systemsEducation in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent hands-on experience)Comfortable working in Linux environments, including command line tools, system monitoring, and networkingNote for recruitment agencies : we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.J-18808-Ljbffr
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