Work with cutting edge 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 Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems. Working with high profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.
With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing hypergrowth stage, fuelled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield, to terrorism, to contraband delivery and commercial espionage.
This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Pyrmont, Sydney. There are approximately 320 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 400 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Denmark, Germany and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.
About the role
DroneShield's Design Team is expanding and we are looking for an Industrial Designer with a strong foundation in product development.
The position will report to the Design Engineering Lead and represents a unique opportunity to design sophisticated, leading-edge equipment and technology within the defence space. DroneShield has a strong foundation in Industrial Design with various industry-leading products performing with militaries and government agencies around the world.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
- Conceptualise, develop, and refine new, forward-thinking products, keeping to the company’s established design language
- Manage products over the entire development cycle
- Develop and refine concepts for new products with input from various teams
- Work with manufacturers and suppliers
- Liaise with stakeholders to manage project outcomes
- Collaborate with engineering teams to understand complex engineering concepts and integrate into design concepts
- Development and maintenance of bill of materials, assembly documentation and CAD models
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- A degree in a relevant product/industrial design discipline or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience
- A portfolio showcasing your design process and presentation skills
- Diverse experience in design for manufacturing
- Expertise with product visualisation and rendering (Keyshot preferred)
- Proficiency in Software tools - Solidworks, and Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)
- Experience in complex surface modelling
- Good ideation and sketching skills to clearly communicate your ideas
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, deliver and meet deadlines
- Previous experience working in Defence, medical, aerospace or consumer electronics is favourable
- Australian citizenship is preferred for Baseline and potential NV1 clearance
Make sure you upload your portfolio in cover letter section when you apply.
Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.