Industrial Designer (AU)

Work with cutting edge AI 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 rapidly growing counter-drone sector.

Our customers operate in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world, including military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement.

Protecting airspace in these settings requires technology that performs under pressure and teams that understand what’s at stake.

At DroneShield, employees work at the leading edge of counter-drone innovation, helping to address real-world security challenges as drone threats continue to evolve globally.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia, now part of the ASX200 index, DroneShield is experiencing a period of hypergrowth.

Revenue has surged from A$57 million in 2024 to over A$217 million in 2025, representing growth of more than 400% year-on-year, with record profitability and cashflow.

The total addressable global market for counter-drone is assessed at approximately $100 billion, and is currently at the nascent stage with much of the growth still to come, with DroneShield well positioned as a global market leader, and the only public listed pure-play business in this sector.

The company has grown from 11 employees in 2017 to over 450 staff globally today, and is on track to reach around 550 by the end of 2026.

This expansion includes investment of over A$50 million annually in R&D, a global pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and continuous scaling of production capacity to meet accelerating demand.

The role is based at DroneShield’s central Sydney headquarters. Overseas on-the-ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries worldwide.

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 5 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.