NPI Engineer (AU)

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 one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia 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 200 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 300 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 role

The DroneShield Tech Team is expanding and is looking to recruit an NPI Engineer to work with the Design Team, Quality Team and Production Team in taking product prototypes through to production. This role will be heavily involved with the build and test process and will develop documentation for DroneShield’s in-house Production Team as well as contract manufacturers. Experience with RF, electronics and Python for test scripts and task automation is preferred.

The position will report primarily to the VP of Design. 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 

• Develop and maintain assembly documentation in collaboration with the Design and Production Team
• Develop and maintain production QC documentation
• Identify inefficiencies and automate production tasks using tools such as Python
• Develop IQC and OQC requirements in collaboration with the Quality Team
• Work with suppliers to resolve part quality issues and implement supplier level QC processes
• Train DroneShield production staff and contract manufacturers on correct assembly and testing
• Communicate required design changes to the Design Team
• Design and develop test jigs for DroneShield products to improve assembly efficiency

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• Experience in electronics assembly and testing of low volume, high complexity equipmen
• Experience with RF equipment and testing preferred
• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Design or relevant certification
• Ability to understand complex concepts and processes
• Excellent written and visual communication skills
• Experience writing instructional documentation
• Familiar with Solidworks and Solidworks Composer
• Experience automating production processes through the use of Python
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• 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
• “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.