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.
About the roleThe company is seeking a Lead Solutions Engineer with relevant experience to join the team in Warrenton, Virginia. The position will report to the Director of Engineering. It represents an exceptional opportunity for a result-driven individual to perform a critical role in a fast-growing market. This role includes sales demonstrations and technical problem solving focused on customization, delivery and support to the end customer.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations - Collaborate closely with the sales and product teams to deliver hands-on technical support during system installations, demonstrations, and field trials
- Lead and execute field testing and validation of DroneShield systems in diverse operational environments
- Plan and manage all aspects of field deployments, including logistics coordination, pre-deployment system testing, on-site setup, and technical support
- Deliver Tier 1 to Tier 3 technical support, both remotely and in the field, with a high degree of independence and professionalism
- Lead and mentor a small team of field and support engineers to ensure consistent, high-quality execution
- Provision, configure, and perform quality assurance checks on all hardware and software components prior to customer delivery
- Act as a trusted technical liaison to customers, capturing operational feedback and translating it into actionable insights for the engineering team
- Maintain and improve system documentation, configuration records, and support materials to ensure repeatability and continuous improvement
- Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies relevant to your domain to ensure high performance and adaptability in your role
Qualifications, Experience and Skills - Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering or a related technical field (required)
- Proven experience in a technical customer-facing role such as Systems Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Equipment Installer, or Technical Support Specialist
- Strong hands-on experience with networked systems and device installations, particularly in field environments
- Proficiency in Linux-based systems, including configuration and troubleshooting of networked devices
- Experience working with RF systems, telecommunications equipment, or complex sensor integrations is highly desirable
- Prior experience in Counter-UAS (C-UAS), Electronic Warfare, or defense technology environments is highly valued
- Demonstrated ability to independently install, test, and support multi-component technical systems
- Strong leadership skills, with experience leading or mentoring small technical teams
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate under pressure in high-stakes environments
- US Citizenship (required due to the defense-related nature of the work)
- Active Security Clearance preferred; ability to obtain one is essential
Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.
