Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of the world’s most challenging technical problems in 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 300 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 400 staff by end of 2025. Overseas on the ground presence includes USA, Denmark, Mexico, and UAE, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.
About the role
DroneShield is seeking a Senior Verification & Validation Engineer with hands-on experience in embedded systems and system-level testing. The role will report to the Verification and Validation Manager and work cross-functionally with Systems Engineering, QA, T&E, NPI and developers to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance of complex systems.
This role focuses on system-level integration, performance benchmarking, environmental testing, and formal verification of both software and hardware components. You will contribute across the full V&V lifecycle – from test plan creation to execution and reporting – including real-world field testing and system behaviour validation.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
- Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and procedures for embedded systems, integrated hardware/software solutions, and system-of-systems deployments.
- Design, implement, and execute both automated and manual system-level test cases.
- Lead verification activities across different engineering phases, including lab-based, and field testing.
- Perform environmental and reliability testing using temperature chambers, RF test benches, power measurement equipment, and other diagnostic tools.
- Conduct sensor integration testing, end-to-end data validation, and hardware/software interoperability verification.
- Ensure traceability of verification results to system requirements and design inputs using tools such as Jama/Doors.
- Collaborate with software and hardware engineering teams to debug, report, and resolve defects or anomalies.
- Prepare high-quality technical documentation including test reports, procedures, and V&V summaries.
- Support pre-release and user acceptance testing activities.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in Verification & Validation or Systems Integration & Test roles.
- Strong understanding of system testing methodologies in safety-critical or defence/aerospace environments.
- Experience with scripting and automation tools (Python, Bash, etc.), and familiarity with Linux-based environments.
- Exposure to embedded systems, RF sensing, sensor fusion, or signal processing technologies is highly desirable.
- Experience with defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, Xray, Jama and Confluence.
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and a structured, methodical approach to test execution and documentation.
- Comfortable working hands-on with hardware, including sensors, antennas and field ready devices.
Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.
