Work withcutting-edgeAI technology that helps make the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) develops market-leading counter-drone solutions used by militaryorganisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcementoperatingin some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world. Employees work at the forefront of innovation, solving complex technical problems and delivering mission-critical capabilities where performance, reliability, and speed matter.

As an ASX200-listed company and theworld'sonly publicly listed pure-play counter-drone business, DroneShield is experiencing rapid growth. Revenue increased from A$57 million in 2024 to more than A$217 million in 2025, supported by record profitability, a global sales pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and annual R&D; investment of over A$50 million.

Since 2017, DroneShield has grown from 11 employees to more than 550 globally, with operations across Australia, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, supporting customers in over 70 countries.

Adelaide is one ofDroneShield'sprimary technology and R&D; hubs, bringing together engineers and specialists developing next-generation detection, analytics, and counter-drone capabilities.

About the role

We are seeking a senior engineering leader to lead,operate, and grow the Adelaide-based R&D; organisation.



This is auniqueleadershiprole with full accountability for the Adelaide hub, covering people, technology, and site operations.

The roleis responsible fordriving engineering execution, technical excellence, and team performance across a multidisciplinary group working on advanced defence technologies.

You will lead a highly specialised team spanning algorithms, RF engineering, embedded systems, and software development, ensuring alignment with global technology strategy while delivering high-impact innovation locally.

This position offers a transparent pathway to Director-level leadership as the team and site continue to expand.

The role reports to the VP of Embedded Systems and works closely with senior leadership across product, engineering, and operations.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

- Lead and scale the Adelaide R&D; engineering function, ensuring strong execution across multiple technical domains
- Operate as the Adelaide Hub lead, with full accountability across people, technology, and site operations
- Lead the recruitment and retention of top-tier engineering talent in a competitive market
- Drive delivery of advanced engineering programs across RF sensing, DSP, embedded systems, AI/ML, and algorithms
- Align Adelaide R&D; Hub initiatives with Sydney headquarters' technology strategy and product roadmap while maintaining strong local ownership

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📌 Engineering Manager - DroneShield (Adelaide)
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