Field Technician; EU

Work with cutting edge AI technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. Drone Shield (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  Drone Shield, 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 ASX
200 index, Drone Shield is experiencing a period of hypergrowth. Revenue has surged from A $57 million in 2024 to over A $190 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 Drone Shield 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.

Drone Shield’s European operations are anchored in Amsterdam, serving as a strategic hub supporting customers across the EU and broader region. The Amsterdam office plays a key role in strengthening regional partnerships, supporting customer engagements, and advancing Drone Shield’s presence across European defence, security, and critical infrastructure markets. As demand for counter-drone capabilities continues to grow across Europe, the office supports localised engagement while contributing to the company’s broader global strategy.

Drone Shield is expanding in response to increased customer traction around the globe. As part of this growth, we are seeking a Field Technician to join the European Operations Team. This role is customer-facing and critical to ensuring the successful delivery, installation, and ongoing support of our Counter‑UAS (C‑UAS) systems across the region.

The Field Technician will split responsibilities between field activities (installation, maintenance, customer support) and quality assurance of demonstration and loan stock (equipment inspections, light RMA handling, and readiness checks). This role will suit someone with technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver under tight timelines in customer‑facing and operational environments.

• Support to the preparation, configuration, and installation of Drone Shield products and integrated systems at customer sites
• Conduct site surveys and support system integration activities
• Maintenance & Support
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on deployed systems
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and escalate to engineering teams when required
• Ensure spares and tooling are available to support field operations
• Demo Stock Quality Assurance & RMA Management
• Inspect, test, and maintain demonstration, trial, and loan equipment to ensure operational readiness
• Perform light RMA activities such as fault isolation, replacement of field‑replaceable units, and coordination of returns for deeper repair
• Document QA checks and maintain accurate records of demo stock condition, usage, and serviceability
• Support continuous improvement feedback loops with the Quality and Engineering teams
• Coordinate and execute Inventory handling and movements around EU
• Act as a technical point of contact during installations, site visits, and service activities
• Support demonstrations, training events, and…