Field Data Engineer

Droneshield; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DroneShield Sydney is seeking a Field Data Engineer to deliver high-quality datasets for the ML lifecycle of its drone-detection algorithms. The role involves exposure to embedded data capture tooling, the ML lifecycle, RF mechanics, data processing, and working with some of the world's most advanced drone platforms.

The successful candidate will operate in a multi-disciplinary team, travel within Greater Sydney weekly, and engage in hands-on RF work, data analysis, and workflow improvements to

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Mechatronic)
• Experience operating a Linux terminal
• Exposure to the machine learning lifecycle and/or computer networking is a plus
• Drone enthusiast and industry trends awareness are desirable
• Hiring for junior & mid-level levels

Responsibilities

• This multi-disciplinary role sits in the Signal Intelligence Operations Team to create high-quality datasets for AI model training and algorithm development.
• Record RF data in anechoic chambers and various environments; travel to field sites within Greater Sydney at least weekly.
• Research and analyze RF signatures emitted by state-of-the-art drones; hands-on soldering and configuration of RF emitters.
• Process and organize raw data in the Linux terminal.
• Improve current data capture workflow with process and technology improvements

Skills

Linux terminal

Machine learning lifecycle

Drone enthusiasm

Soldering

Education

BS degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Mechatronic)

Tools

RF Emitters

Job description

Work withcutting-edgeAI technology that helps make the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) develops market-leading counter-drone solutions used by militaryorganisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcementoperatingin some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world. Employees work at the forefront of innovation, solving complex technical problems and delivering mission-critical capabilities where performance, reliability, and speed matter.

As an ASX200-listed company and theworld'sonly publicly listed pure-play counter-drone business, DroneShield is experiencing rapid growth. Revenue increased from A$57 million in 2024 to more than A$217 million in 2025, supported by record profitability, a global sales pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and annual R&D investment of over A$50 million.

Since 2017, DroneShield has grown from 11 employees to more than 550 globally, with operations across Australia, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, supporting customers in over 70 countries.

The role is based atDroneShield'sSydney headquarters, which houses corporate, commercial, engineering, and operational teams supporting the company's global growth and customer base.

About the role

The company is seeking a Field Data Engineer to join the team in Sydney. The role will be focused on delivering high quality datasets to support the machine learning lifecycle for Droneshield’s proprietary drone detection algorithms. The successful candidate will be exposed to cutting edge embedded data capture tooling, the machine learning lifecycle, radio frequency mechanics, data processing techniques and the most sophisticated drone platforms in the world.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

• This is a multi-disciplinary role, working in the Signal Intelligence Operations Team to create high quality datasets for state-of-the-art AI model training and algorithm development.
• Record radio-frequency data in anechoic chambers and a variety of environments. This role offers the opportunity to regularly travel to field sites. Expect to travel within Greater Sydney at least once per week.
• Research and analyse RF signatures emitted by state-of-the-art drones. The role includes hand-on soldering and configuration of RF emitters.
• Process and organise raw data in the Linux terminal.
• Improve current data capture workflow with process and technology improvements.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline especially Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronic or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience operating a Linux terminal.
• Ideal: Exposure to the machine learning lifecycle and/or computer networking.
• Ideal: You’re a drone enthusiast and keep up with the latest industry trends.
• We’re hiring at both a junior & mid-level for this role.

Who you are

• First and foremost, you are a results-driven and reliable individual. You take extreme ownership over your work and will do whatever is needed to help the team.
• You have a can-do attitude, love hands-on work and enjoy tackling new problems.
• You are confident working with the Linux terminal.

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