About the role The company is seeking a Data Operations Coordinator with relevant experience to join the Signal Intelligence Operations (SIO) team within the Sensors & Effectors department in Sydney. The role will be focused on coordinating & executing the capture & processing of high-quality RF datasets to support DroneShield’s proprietary detection & disruption algorithms. This role will suit someone with excellent attention to detail who loves simplifying complex plans into simple visuals and wants to develop their career in a fast-moving ASX-listed defence technology company. Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations This role will involve day- or week-long trips to the field to coordinate & execute field data capture missions. This role is primarily office-based (4 days per week). Own end-to-end RF data operations . Given a data deliverable - called a “data contract” - from the SIO Team Lead, you’ll be accountable for coordinating the logistics to deliver the dataset. Schedule all field data capture bookings on behalf of the SIO team . You will often be project managing 10 concurrent data contracts at a time. Drive accountability for all operational dependencies . Working closely with the Pilot, Operations & Legal teams, you’ll ensure all drone assets, bookings & frequency compliance assessments are ready prior to the field mission. Execute field data capture . You will not only plan data contracts, you will also execute them. We will train you to record & process specialised RF datasets from scratch. Continuously improve field processes . You will improve the efficiency of our field processes month-over-month, driving best practice into the SIO team. Qualifications, Experience and Skills BS degree in an Engineering or IT-related field or equivalent technical experience. You’re comfortable working close to hardware, sensors, software systems and raw data. 2 years of professional experience. Strong planning and organisation skills. When planning future field missions, you can “see into the future”, identifying all the ways the mission may fail & mitigating those logistical risks. Strong written & verbal communication skills. You can distill complex field testing schedules into a clear plan that you will present to the wider team. Systems thinking & expectation management. You’ll be receiving requests for datasets from multiple R&D teams & it’s important to set achievable goals and raise risks early. Ideal: Experience in R&D or testing data capture from field operations. Ideal: Proficiency in Linux and processing data via the terminal. Who You Are First and foremost, you are results-driven and reliable. You take full ownership of outcomes and follow up without being chased. You have a can-do attitude and thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments. You are uncompromising on quality, ensuring every dataset delivered to internal teams is of the highest standard. You are a disciplined capacity planner, able to prioritise competing demands and commit to realistic, achievable timelines. Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.
