Field Data Engineer (Au)

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

Job summary

DroneShield is seeking a Field Data Engineer in Sydney to deliver high quality datasets for the ML lifecycle of its proprietary drone detection algorithms, involving embedded data capture tooling and RF mechanics.

The role offers opportunities to travel within Greater Sydney and work with state-of-the-art drone platforms and data processing to support real-world security challenges.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create high quality datasets for state-of-the-art AI model training and algorithm development.
• Record radio-frequency data in anechoic chambers and travel to field sites.
• Research and analyse RF signatures emitted by drones and configure 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

Computer networking

Drone enthusiast

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Work with cutting edge AI 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 rapidly growing counter-drone sector.

Our customers operate in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world, including military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement. Protecting airspace in these settings requires technology that performs under pressure and teams that understand what's at stake. At DroneShield, employees work at the leading edge of counter-drone innovation, helping to address real-world security challenges as drone threats continue to evolveglobally.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia, now part of the ASX200 index, DroneShield is experiencing a period of hypergrowth. Revenue has surged from A$57 million in 2024 to over A$217 million in 2025, representing record profitability and cashflow. The total addressable global market for counter-drone is assessed at approximately $100 billion, and is currently at the nascent stage with much of the growth still to come, with DroneShield well positioned as a global market leader, and the only public listed pure-play business in this sector.

The company has grown from 11 employees in 2017 to over 450 staff globally today, and is on track to reach around 550 by the end of 2026. This expansion includes investment of over A$50 million annually in R&D, a global pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and continuous scaling of production capacity to meet accelerating demand.

The role is based at DroneShield's central Sydney headquarters. Overseas on-the-ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries worldwide.

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.

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

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