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QA Technician (AU)


Company : DroneShield Limited


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-07-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of worlds 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 250 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 300 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 roleThe Quality Team is expanding in response to increased production quantities and product complexity. DroneShield is looking to recruit QA Technician who will work with the team to ensure DroneShield products are built to a high standard and components received from our suppliers are consistent in quality and performance.The position will report primarily to the Quality Manager and will work closely with the Production Team, Operations Team, and the Procurement Team. 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 ExpectationsConduct Incoming Quality Checks as per the IQC Criteria setup by DroneShieldReview Supplier Quality reportsRecord the IQC results in ERP(Odoo) corresponding to each quality check pointsMove failed parts to Quarantine area physically and in OdooRaise Quality Alerts/NCRs for the failed partsConduct Outgoing Quality checks on DroneShield productsReport issues identified at incoming and outgoing QC to Quality Manager/QA OfficerQualifications, Experience and SkillsExperience in a production environmentExperience with inspection equipment/CMM requiredExperience with Odoo or similar ERP system preferred but not necessaryExperience with RF equipment and electronics preferred but not necessaryPassionate about technology and ability to understand complex technical problems so issues can be properly communicated to stakeholdersExcellent 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr