This is a V&V Engineer (AU) role with DroneShield based in Sydney, NSW, AU DroneShield Role Seniority - mid level More about the V&V Engineer (AU) role at DroneShield 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 counterdrone sector. Our customers are militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others. With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia, part of the ASX200 index, 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 Sydney CBD. There are approximately 380 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 500 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally. About the role DroneShield is seeking a Verification & Validation Engineer with hands-on experience in embedded systems and system-level testing. The role will report to the Verification and Validation Manager and work cross-functionally with Systems Engineering, QA, T&E, NPI and developers to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance of complex systems. This role focuses on system-level integration, performance benchmarking, environmental testing, and formal verification of both software and hardware components. You will contribute across the full V&V lifecycle – from test plan creation to execution and reporting – including real-world field testing and system behaviour validation. Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and procedures for embedded systems, integrated hardware/software solutions, and system-of-systems deployments.Design, implement, and execute both automated and manual system-level test cases.Lead verification activities across different engineering phases, including lab-based, and field testing.Perform environmental and reliability testing using temperature chambers, RF test benches, power measurement equipment, and other diagnostic tools.Conduct sensor integration testing, end-to-end data validation, and hardware/software interoperability verification.Ensure traceability of verification results to system requirements and design inputs using tools such as Jama/Doors.Collaborate with software and hardware engineering teams to debug, report, and resolve defects or anomalies.Prepare high-quality technical documentation including test reports, procedures, and V&V summaries.Support pre-release and user acceptance testing activities.Qualifications, Experience and Skills Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.2–5 years of experience in Verification & Validation or Systems Integration & Test roles.Strong understanding of system testing methodologies in safety-critical or defence/aerospace environments.Experience with scripting and automation tools (Python, Bash, etc.), and familiarity with Linux-based environments.Exposure to embedded systems, RF sensing, sensor fusion, or signal processing technologies is highly desirable.Experience with defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, Xray, Jama and Confluence.Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and a structured, methodical approach to test execution and documentation.Comfortable working hands-on with hardware, including sensors, antennas and field ready devices. Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed. Show more Show less Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the DroneShield team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Developing test plans ✅ Executing test cases ️ Conducting environmental testing Key Strengths Embedded systems System-level testing Scripting and automation tools RF sensing Defect tracking tools Signal processing Why DroneShield is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with DroneShield not with Hatch.
