Job Description
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 2026 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 will be based at DroneShield office in Sydney CBD or Adelaide CBD.
About the role
The position will report to Vice President, Embedded Systems. This challenging role will have you working on production algorithms and features used in the EW space with a focus on driving both new and current capabilities forward with modern design practices.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
Design, develop and deploy services with focus on high availability, low latency, and scalability to embedded platforms that utilise Software Defined Radio’s (SDR), Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology and Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Create and translate complex traditional and Artificial Intelligence (AI) based algorithms into high performance production software in Python and C++
Analyse complex time series, spectral and spatial datasets
Perform literature surveys for algorithm selection
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
BS (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
8 years+ of Software development experience (Python, C++)
Previous Defence or Defence Industry work experience in the RF-EW domain is mandatory
Experience working in a fast-paced environment as part of a scale-up
Experience in Linux embedded platforms
Working knowledge of modern architectural patterns and software design patterns
Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
Experience with at least one compiled language (Go, C++, or C)
Experience with at least one scripting language (Python, JavaScript, or Shell)
Experience with at least one database system is desirable (SQL or NoSQL)
Domain Knowledge
Familiarity with any (or all) of the following ‘front-end’ RF (receiver) components
Antenna modelling and RF propagation
Power amplifiers and analogue circuits
Analogue down-conversion (e.g. heterodyning)
Digital down-conversion and channelization
Digital (FIR/IIR) filter design and realization
Familiarity with any (or all) of the following ‘back-end’ RF (processor) components
Spectrum estimation and time-series analysis
Direction Finding (DF)
Statistical detection
Signal classification using ‘classical’ and/or ‘modern’ (e.g. deep learning) methods
State estimation (e.g. Kalman filtering) and data association for multi-target tracking
Emitter geolocation
Data/sensor fusion
Threat assessment
Familiarity with signal/data processing techniques involved in any (or all) of the following
Radar systems
Communication systems
Electronic Protection (EP) techniques
Electronic Support (ES) techniques
Electronic Attack (EA) techniques
Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.
With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia and having raised approximately $250m in 2026 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 will be based at DroneShield office in Sydney CBD or Adelaide CBD.
About the role
The position will report to Vice President, Embedded Systems. This challenging role will have you working on production algorithms and features used in the EW space with a focus on driving both new and current capabilities forward with modern design practices.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
Design, develop and deploy services with focus on high availability, low latency, and scalability to embedded platforms that utilise Software Defined Radio’s (SDR), Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology and Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Create and translate complex traditional and Artificial Intelligence (AI) based algorithms into high performance production software in Python and C++
Analyse complex time series, spectral and spatial datasets
Perform literature surveys for algorithm selection
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
BS (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
8 years+ of Software development experience (Python, C++)
Previous Defence or Defence Industry work experience in the RF-EW domain is mandatory
Experience working in a fast-paced environment as part of a scale-up
Experience in Linux embedded platforms
Working knowledge of modern architectural patterns and software design patterns
Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
Experience with at least one compiled language (Go, C++, or C)
Experience with at least one scripting language (Python, JavaScript, or Shell)
Experience with at least one database system is desirable (SQL or NoSQL)
Domain Knowledge
Familiarity with any (or all) of the following ‘front-end’ RF (receiver) components
Antenna modelling and RF propagation
Power amplifiers and analogue circuits
Analogue down-conversion (e.g. heterodyning)
Digital down-conversion and channelization
Digital (FIR/IIR) filter design and realization
Familiarity with any (or all) of the following ‘back-end’ RF (processor) components
Spectrum estimation and time-series analysis
Direction Finding (DF)
Statistical detection
Signal classification using ‘classical’ and/or ‘modern’ (e.g. deep learning) methods
State estimation (e.g. Kalman filtering) and data association for multi-target tracking
Emitter geolocation
Data/sensor fusion
Threat assessment
Familiarity with signal/data processing techniques involved in any (or all) of the following
Radar systems
Communication systems
Electronic Protection (EP) techniques
Electronic Support (ES) techniques
Electronic Attack (EA) techniques
Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Electronic Warfare Engineer (multiple hires) - Sponsored relocation to Australia position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in New South Wales offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
