About the Company
Work 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 an approximately $1bn market capitalisation 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 180 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 300 staff by end of 2026.
About the Role
The Quality Team is expanding in response to increased production quantities and product complexity. DroneShield is looking to recruit a 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 Expectations
Conduct Incoming Quality Checks as per the IQC Criteria setup by DroneShield
Review Supplier Quality reports
Record the IQC results in ERP(Odoo) corresponding to each quality check points
Prepare IQC report after inspection
Move failed parts to Quarantine area physically and in Odoo
Raise Quality Alerts/NCRs for the failed parts
Conduct Quarantine review meetings
Conduct Outgoing Quality checks on DroneShield products
Report issues identified at incoming and outgoing QC to Quality Manager/QA Officer
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Experience in a production environment
Experience with inspection equipment/CMM required
Experience with Odoo or similar ERP system preferred but not necessary
Experience with RF equipment and electronics preferred but not necessary
Passionate about technology and ability to understand complex technical problems so issues can be properly communicated to stakeholders
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a fast-paced team
Respect and appreciation of process, doing the right thing even if no-one is watching
Strong ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and handle pressure
"Can do" attitude and willingness to help in a variety of tasks, including occasional tasks unrelated to the core role
Suitable to hold a security clearance if required
Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.
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