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, in over 70 countries around the world. 

Be part of a well-funded and agile organisation, as a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional team. We have a flat organisational structure, and the best candidates will be both creative lateral thinkers and doers. Our technical pursuits require us to take advantage of the absolute latest in technology and best practices to remain competitive. 

About the role

DroneShield is seeking a Drone Pilot with relevant experience to join the team in Sydney, Australia. The position will report to Data Engineering Team Lead, and Chief Remote Pilot. 

The role is primarily focused on the maintenance and support of DroneShield engineering efforts. You will coordinate with various engineering teams to test and validate hardware and software solutions in the office and various locations around NSW. You will be responsible for all associated processes and support systems to improve the cadence of testing at DroneShield. 

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

•   Maintain the DroneShield field testing facility and equipment 
• Coordinate with various Engineering teams to schedule, provision and execute field testing activities 
• Coordinate the DroneShield drone inventory, including tagging, maintaining, and preparing drone airframes at testing facility and Sydney office 
• Support Business Development & Field Service Engineering teams with demonstrations and testing events 
• Travel regularly outside of your homebase to complete data capture exercises 
• Contribute to the DroneShield drone intelligence database, regularly completing market scans for new drones and new drone-related information 
• High work ethic and the desire to take ownership over tasks/problems that may fall outside of your immediate job description/team 
• Perform all RePL duties and responsibilities related, but not limited to; flight planning, drone operations, and record keeping requirements under ReOC 
• Survey new locations for potential test sites that meet Engineering requirements 
• Be willing to undergo any additional qualifications and retraining as required.  

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

The following commercial drone pilot qualifications and experience:

AROC - Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate

Experienced with Linux Operating systems is ideal. Comfortable working with the Terminal, Text Manipulation Tools, Process Monitoring and Networking

Technical & practical experience with hobby drones is essential

BS degree in Engineering (various), or similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience, is an advantage

Candidate should be willing to be in the Sydney CBD office for 1-2 day(s), and to travel around NSW for data captures and tests.

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