Drone Pilot (AU)

About the role

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) is seeking a skilled and motivated Drone Pilot to support our engineering, testing, and demonstration activities. This Sydney-based position reports to the Chief Remote Pilot and plays a key role in operating drones across a variety of environments and use cases, from product evaluation and data capture to live demonstrations and trials.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• Conduct drone operations including flight planning, deployment, and reporting in accordance with CASA regulations, and ReOC requirements
• Travel regularly across NSW to support field testing, product evaluations, and demonstrations
• Maintain and operate a diverse fleet of drones at DroneShield’s testing facility and Sydney CBD office
• Manage and maintain drone inventory, including tagging, inspection, maintenance, and readiness
• Contribute to our internal drone intelligence database, including scanning for new platforms and capabilities
• Provide support to broader project delivery efforts across engineering and customer programs
• Ensure proper maintenance and configuration of flight control software and telemetry systems
• Be proactive in identifying and solving technical or operational issues—even outside of your immediate scope
• Undertake additional training and certifications as required to support evolving business needs

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

Essential:

·         Current RePL (Remote Pilot Licence) and AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate)
OR Hands-on experience with building, maintaining, and flying FPV and model aircraft (fixed-wing, multirotor, helicopter, glider)

·         Demonstrated experience in operating drones in complex environments (e.g. restricted airspace, controlled aerodromes, EVLOS, BVLOS, swarm ops)

·         Proficiency with flight control software such as Betaflight, INAV, and ArduPilot

·         Familiarity with drone hardware systems, telemetry, and radio communication equipment

·         Strong field troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

·         Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment

·         Willingness to travel frequently for data capture and testing exercises

·         Availability to work onsite 1–2 days per week in Sydney CBD

Desirable:

·         Experience in drone racing, system tuning, and competitive configurations

·         Exposure to PX4 autopilot software or similar

·         Strong background in electronics or mechanical systems

·         Education in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent hands-on experience)

·         Comfortable working in Linux environments, including command line tools, system monitoring, and networking

Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.