QA Software Engineer - Sensors and Effectors (AU)

Work with cutting-edge AI technology, helping to make the world safer and more secure. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of the world's most challenging technical problems in the rapidly growing counter-drone sector.

Our customers operate in high-stakes environments including military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement. Protecting airspace in these settings requires technology that performs reliably under pressure. At DroneShield, employees work at the forefront of counter-drone innovation, addressing real-world security challenges as drone threats continue to evolve globally.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia and inclusion in the ASX200 index, DroneShield is experiencing strong growth. Revenue has increased significantly year-on-year, supported by substantial investment in R&D, expanding global operations, and scaling production capacity to meet demand.

The role is based at DroneShield's Sydney headquarters. International presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, alongside distributors in over 70 countries worldwide.

About the role

DroneShield is seeking a QA Software Engineer to join our Sydney team. You will contribute to the testing and validation of embedded sensors and software platforms, supporting automation efforts and ensuring product reliability across releases.

This role involves hands on testing, developing and maintaining automated tests, collaborating with software and hardware engineers, and supporting release validation activities. You will work within established QA frameworks and processes while contributing ideas for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

• Develop and maintain automated tests within existing CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and execute test cases for embedded software features and integrations.
• Perform manual testing and assist with field validation where required.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Collaborate closely with developers and systems engineers to clarify requirements and improve test coverage.
• Support regression, integration, and system testing activities.
• Contribute to improving test coverage, reliability, and efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining traceability between requirements, test cases, and releases.
• Participate in release verification and quality reporting activities.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Software QA, Verification & Validation, or Test Engineering.
• Experience testing embedded or hardware-integrated systems is desirable.
• Strong Python skills with experience using pytest, Playwright, Selenium, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and basic scripting.
• Experience working with JIRA, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on product quality and reliability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable skills

• Exposure to test management tools such as Xray.
• Experience with simulation, mocking, or hardware in the loop testing.
• Basic understanding of performance testing and benchmarking concepts.
• Interest in improving automation coverage and QA processes.
• Experience working in cross functional engineering teams.