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DroneShield
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Drone Pilot

DroneShieldDrone Pilot

Requirements

RePL (Remote Pilot Licence), Experience in dynamic outdoor environments, Hands-on experience with electronic and mechanical systems, Technical troubleshooting skills

Skills

RPA

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Plan, conduct, and support RPA flight operations to a high standard of safety, quality, and efficiency
  • Operate a wide variety of commercial, enterprise, defence, and custom-built drones in real-world conditions
  • Travel regularly for field testing, evaluations, data capture exercises, and live customer demonstrations
  • Configure and manage diverse video, telemetry, and RF transmission systems
  • Pack, transport, deploy, and recover drones, emitters, and supporting field equipment
  • Work closely with engineering and technical teams to deliver complex flight requirements
  • Maintain mission-ready aircraft, equipment, vehicles, and workspaces
  • Develop and continuously improve operational processes, checklists, and protocols

Requirements

  • RePL (Remote Pilot Licence)
  • Experience working in dynamic, fast-paced outdoor environments
  • Hands-on experience with electronic and mechanical systems
  • Strong technical troubleshooting skills under field conditions
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects
  • High personal accountability and adaptability

Preferred Qualifications

  • RPA Aeroplane, RPA Powered-lift, RPA Single-rotor Helicopter, or BVLOS endorsements
  • Experience building, maintaining, and repairing FPV and model aircraft
  • Strong working knowledge of flight control systems and configurators (e.g., Betaflight, INAV, ArduPilot)
  • Experience in drone racing, including tuning and performance optimisation
  • Education in engineering or a technical discipline

About the Company

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) is a global leader in the counter-drone sector, providing cutting-edge AI technology to protect airspace for military, government, and critical infrastructure clients. Based in Sydney, we are experiencing rapid hypergrowth and are dedicated to solving the world's most challenging security problems through continuous R&D and innovation.

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Drone Pilot

DroneShield · Sydney

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