Field Data Engineer

DroneShield; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DroneShield, a public listed counter-drone company, is hiring a Field Data Engineer in Sydney. You will help deliver high quality datasets to support the ML lifecycle for our drone-detection technologies, working at the intersection of embedded data capture, RF engineering and data processing.

Join a multi-disciplinary team solving complex problems with ownership and hands-on hardware work, including RF data capture, soldering and configuring RF emitters, plus Linux data workflows.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Mechatronic or equivalent).
• Experience operating a Linux terminal.
• Ideal: exposure to ML lifecycle and/or computer networking.
• Ideal: drone enthusiasm and staying updated on industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality datasets for state-of-the-art AI model training and algorithm development.
• Record RF data in anechoic chambers and travel to field sites within Greater Sydney at least weekly.
• Research and analyse RF signatures emitted by drones; 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.

Skills

Linux terminal

ML lifecycle exposure

Drone technology interest

Ownership mindset

Education

Engineering degree (Aerospace/Mechanical/Mechatronic)

Tools

RF Emitters

Soldering

Job description

Work with cutting-edge AI technology that helps make the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) develops market-leading counter‑drone solutions used by military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement operating in 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 the world's only 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 at DroneShield's Sydney 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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