Field Service Engineer

Work with cutting-edge AI technology that helps make the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) develops market-leading counter-drone solutions used by military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement operating in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world. Employees work at the forefront of innovation, solving complex technical problems and delivering mission-critical capabilities where performance, reliability, and speed matter.

As an ASX200-listed company and the world's only publicly listed pure-play counter-drone business, DroneShield is experiencing rapid growth. Revenue increased from A$57 million in 2024 to more than A$217 million in 2025, supported by record profitability, a global sales pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and annual R&D investment of over A$50 million.

Since 2017, DroneShield has grown from 11 employees to more than 550 globally, with operations across Australia, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, supporting customers in over 70 countries.

DroneShield's U.S. headquarters in Warrenton, Virginia, supports American customers through locally based R&D, sales, customer support, and engagement with defence and security stakeholders.

About the role

The Field Service Engineer is responsible for the deployment, installation, and ongoing support of advanced technical systems in customer environments. This role partners cross-functionally with Sales, Product Development, and Operations to ensure successful system delivery, performance, and customer satisfaction from pre-sales through post-installation support.

This position is ideal for a technically skilled, proactive professional who thrives in customer-facing environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and is comfortable navigating dynamic and sometimes ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

Customer Engagement & Support

Serve as the primary technical point of contact throughout the customer lifecycle

Support Sales with technical consultations, system design reviews, and proposal validation

Deliver system demonstrations, evaluations, and end-user training

Provide remote and on-site technical support and troubleshooting

Build strong relationships with customers across varying technical backgrounds

Capture and communicate customer feedback to internal stakeholders

System Installation & Delivery

Plan, coordinate, and execute installation of complex, multi-component systems

Perform system configuration, commissioning, testing, and validation

Support deployments, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance activities

Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and operational standards

Technical Troubleshooting & Support

Diagnose and resolve technical issues independently whenever possible

Escalate complex issues with clear documentation and context

Perform root-cause analysis and support long-term resolution efforts

Contribute to system reliability and performance improvements

Collaboration & Product Support

Act as the “voice of the customer” to Product and Engineering teams

Support product validation, testing, and software releases

Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors for successful delivery

Assist in demo environments and internal testing initiatives·

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Maintain accurate service records, reports, and technical documentation

Develop clear, structured documentation for processes and support activities

Identify opportunities to improve service efficiency and delivery

Contribute to knowledge-sharing and internal training efforts

Technical Development

Participate in training programs and hands-on field experience

Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices

Support internal systems, test environments, and demo equipment

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Customer Engagement & Support

Serve as the primary technical point of contact throughout the customer lifecycle

Support Sales with technical consultations, system design reviews, and proposal validation

Deliver system demonstrations, evaluations, and end-user training

Provide remote and on-site technical support and troubleshooting

Build strong relationships with customers across varying technical backgrounds

Capture and communicate customer feedback to internal stakeholders

System Installation & Delivery

Plan, coordinate, and execute installation of complex, multi-component systems

Perform system configuration, commissioning, testing, and validation

Support deployments, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance activities

Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and operational standards

Technical Troubleshooting & Support

Diagnose and resolve technical issues independently whenever possible

Escalate complex issues with clear documentation and context

Perform root-cause analysis and support long-term resolution efforts

Contribute to system reliability and performance improvements

Collaboration & Product Support

Act as the “voice of the customer” to Product and Engineering teams

Support product validation, testing, and software releases

Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors for successful delivery

Assist in demo environments and internal testing initiatives

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Maintain accurate service records, reports, and technical documentation

Develop clear, structured documentation for processes and support activities

Identify opportunities to improve service efficiency and delivery

Contribute to knowledge-sharing and internal training efforts

Technical Development

Participate in training programs and hands-on field experience

Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices

Support internal systems, test environments, and demo equipment

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

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This is an anticipated salary range for this role in Virginia. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications and location. $90,000 — $110,000 USD