Roles / Autonomy & Robotics · Opens 2027
Counter-drone systems engineer
Detect, track and defeat hostile drones before they reach their target.
Disciplines
Hiring for this role: DroneShield · EOS · Anduril
The job
What you’ll do.
The core of the job, and the work you’ll be trusted with from day one.
01
Detect and track
Fuse radar, RF and optical sensors to find drones early and follow them reliably.
02
Defeat safely
Choose and apply the right effect, from jamming to interception, within the rules.
03
Field and harden
Deploy systems in real conditions and harden them against new drone tactics.
The standard
Capabilities you’ll prove.
Shaped by the employers who hire for this role. Each one is assessed on real work and added to your verified skills record.
01
Sensor fusion and tracking
02
RF fundamentals and electronic warfare
03
Autonomy and control systems
04
Machine learning for detection
05
Systems integration and testing
06
Operational reporting
How it works
Your pathway.
Months, not years. Your pathway is as long as your gaps.
Step 1
Map your gaps
We test what you can already do against the role standard.
Step 2
Core missions
Foundations, only where you have gaps.
Step 3
Specialist missions
The work this role does every day, set by industry.
Step 4
Capstone
A partner-set operation, assessed by practitioners.
Step 5
Get matched
Reach the standard and you’re matched with roles at our hiring partners.
Entry
Who it’s for.
No degree needed
Your starting point is measured when you join, so your pathway is built around you.
Australian citizens
Many roles in this field need security clearance.
Ready to commit
Training is full-time for school leavers and graduates; part-time options for career changers and professionals.
FAQ
Questions about this pathway.
Do I need a background in this field?
No. We measure what you already know when you join and build your pathway around the gaps.
Is it really free?
Yes, for school leavers, graduates and career changers. Employers fund your place because they need people who can do this work.
Does it lead to a job?
When you reach the standard, you’re matched with roles at our hiring partners and supported through their hiring process. Employers make the final call.
When does this pathway open?
This pathway opens in 2027. Register interest and we’ll tell you when applications open.
Related
Related roles.
Start your pathway.
Apply now. We’ll assess where you’re starting and build your pathway from there.