Spectrum Compliance Officer

DroneShield; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DroneShield is seeking a Spectrum Compliance Officer to manage regulatory, licensing and telecommunications compliance in Australia. The role covers radiocommunications, spectrum use, EMC/EME, and related equipment to ensure alignment with ACMA and international frameworks.

The position involves collaboration with Legal, Engineering, Product and Operations teams to maintain compliance documentation and support regulatory audits, deployments and product development in a highly regulated

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with Australian and international radiocommunications regulations, spectrum frameworks, or technical compliance regimes
• Strong understanding of RF systems, communications equipment, EMC/EME exposure obligations and device compliance pathways
• Prior experience in defence, technology, telecoms, or regulated hardware environments (advantageous)
• Ability to interpret and apply ACMA rules, standards and legislation
• Strong documentation, record-keeping and compliance management skills
• Ability to work closely with Legal, Engineering, Product and Operations teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and capable of working independently

Responsibilities

• Regulatory & Licensing Compliance: Manage radiofrequency licences (ACMA and international), authorisations, equipment approvals and exemptions
• Product & Technical Compliance: Review ACMA requirements for devices and ensure design alignment with ACMA rules
• Internal Governance & Documentation: Maintain licences, approvals, exemptions, renewals and documentation
• External Engagement: Interface with ACMA, test facilities and legal advisers as required
• Training & Awareness: Conduct internal training on ACMA obligations and regulatory changes

Skills

Regulatory compliance

RF systems

ACMA rules

Documentation

Stakeholder mgmt

Independent worker

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 evolve globally.

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‑ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries worldwide.

About The Role

DroneShield is seeking an Spectrum Compliance Officer to support the company’s regulatory, licensing and telecommunications compliance obligations in Australia. This role ensures that DroneShield’s products, operations and deployments involving radiocommunications, spectrum use, electromagnetic emissions, jamming technologies (where legally applicable), and related communications equipment are compliant with all regulatory requirements under the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) framework. This will also include under international frameworks.

Why This Role Matters

DroneShield operates in highly regulated environments involving RF technologies and counter‑UAS systems. Ensuring rigorous compliance is essential not only for regulatory integrity, but also for safe, reliable and lawful deployment of DroneShield capabilities.

Responsibilities, Duties And Expectations

Regulatory & Licensing Compliance

• Manage and maintain DroneShield’s radiofrequency licences (ACMA and DSO, and some international), authorisations, equipment approvals and exemptions
• Ensure compliance with relevant radiofrequency standards (domestic and international), including radiocommunications, spectrum use, EMC/EME exposure, and device labelling requirements
• Advise internal Engineering and Operations teams on lawful operation of radiofrequency (RF) equipment across product development, testing, demonstrations and customer deployments
• Support the Legal Team with regulatory interpretations, licensing obligations and updates to radiofrequency frameworks affecting DroneShield

Product & Technical Compliance

• Review and advise on ACMA compliance requirements for new and existing DroneShield devices, including operation in regulated frequency bands
• Liaise with Engineering and Product teams to ensure design decisions align with ACMA rules
• Oversee testing documentation for conformity assessment, including laboratory results, device classifications and technical evidence
• Maintain and update Statements of Compliance, technical files and associated documentation

Internal Governance & Documentation

• Maintain an up‑to‑date register of licences, approvals, exemptions, renewals and associated conditions
• Prepare and present compliance reports to management and the Legal Team
• Draft internal guidance, SOPs and compliance checklists for RF‑related operational activities
• Conduct internal training for staff on ACMA obligations, licensing conditions and regulatory changes

External Engagement

• Interface with ACMA, accredited test facilities, legal advisers and industry bodies as required
• Assist in responses to regulatory audits, inspections or inquiries from authorities
• Support the Legal Team in preparing submissions to regulatory consultations and policy reviews impacting DroneShield technologies

Qualifications, Experience And Skills

• Demonstrated experience working with Australian and international radiocommunications regulations, spectrum frameworks, or technical compliance regimes
• Strong understanding of RF systems, communications equipment, EMC/EME exposure obligations and device compliance pathways
• Prior experience in defence, technology, telecoms, or regulated hardware environments (advantageous)
• Ability to interpret and apply ACMA rules, standards and legislation
• Strong documentation, record-keeping and compliance management skills
• Ability to work closely with Legal, Engineering, Product and Operations teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and capable of working independently

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