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NPI Engineer (AU)


Company : DroneShield


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-06-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the NPI Engineer (AU) role at DroneShield1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the NPI Engineer (AU) role at DroneShieldWork 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 300 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 350 staff by end of 2025. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Denmark, Germany and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.About The RoleThe DroneShield Tech Team is expanding and is looking to recruit an NPI Engineer to work with the Design Team, Quality Team and Production Team in taking product prototypes through to production. This role will be heavily involved with the build and test process and will develop documentation for DroneShield''s in-house Production Team as well as contract manufacturers. Experience with RF, electronics and Python for test scripts and task automation is preferred.The position will report primarily to the VP of Design. This role will suit someone with excellent attention to detail and a passion for technology who wants to develop their career in a fast moving ASX listed defence technology company.Responsibilities, Duties And ExpectationsDevelop and maintain assembly documentation in collaboration with the Design and Production TeamDevelop and maintain production QC documentationIdentify inefficiencies and automate production tasks using tools such as PythonDevelop IQC and OQC requirements in collaboration with the Quality TeamWork with suppliers to resolve part quality issues and implement supplier level QC processesTrain DroneShield production staff and contract manufacturers on correct assembly and testingCommunicate required design changes to the Design TeamDesign and develop test jigs for DroneShield products to improve assembly efficiencyQualifications, Experience And SkillsExperience in electronics assembly and testing of low volume, high complexity equipmenExperience with RF equipment and testing preferredDegree in Engineering, Industrial Design or relevant certificationAbility to understand complex concepts and processesExcellent written and visual communication skillsExperience writing instructional documentationFamiliar with Solidworks and Solidworks ComposerExperience automating production processes through the use of PythonStrong troubleshooting skillsPassionate about technologyExcellent attention to detailAbility to work autonomously and as part of a fast-paced teamRespect and appreciation of process, doing the right thing even if no-one is watchingStrong ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and handle pressureCan do attitude and willingness to help in variety of tasks, including occasional tasks unrelated to the core roleSuitable to hold a security clearance if requiredNote for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.PI272338055Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesDefense and Space ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at DroneShield by 2xGet notified about new New Product Introduction Engineer jobs in Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia.Industrial Process Engineer (Metallurgy)Revesby, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoRevesby, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoIntermediate Software Engineer - Product & TechnologySydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoAdvanced Analytics Support Engineer (Process Controls Engineer)Lane Cove, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoProcess Engineer - 12-Month Fixed-Term ContractSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSenior Advanced Process Control EngineerBackend Software Engineer (Java) - User Product (Remote across ANZ)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoSenior Process Engineer - Water TreatmentSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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