Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
About the role DroneShield is seeking an Spectrum Compliance Officer to support the company’s regulatory, licensing and telecommunications compliance obligations in Australia. This role ensures that DroneShield’s product…
Skills: Spectrum Compliance, RF Systems, ACMA Regulations, Licensing Management, EMC/EME Exposure
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Manage and maintain radiofrequency licenses and ensure product compliance with ACMA and international regulatory frameworks. Provide technical and legal guidance to engineering teams regarding spectrum use and electromagnetic emissions.
Requires demonstrated experience with Australian and international radiocommunications regulations and a strong understanding of RF systems. Must possess strong documentation skills and the ability to interface with regulatory bodies like ACMA.
About the role
DroneShield is seeking an Spectrum Compliance Officer to support the company’s regulatory, licensing and telecommunications compliance obligations in Australia. This role ensures that DroneShield’s products, operations and deployments involving radiocommunications, spectrum use, electromagnetic emissions, jamming technologies (where legally applicable), and related communications equipment are compliant with all regulatory requirements under the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) framework. This will also include under international frameworks.
The role will sit within the Legal Team, providing internal expertise for product development and ensuring the business maintains correct authorisations for testing, demonstrations, field deployments and operational activities.
Why This Role Matters
DroneShield operates in highly regulated environments involving RF technologies and counter‑UAS systems. Ensuring rigorous compliance is essential not only for regulatory integrity, but also for safe, reliable and lawful deployment of DroneShield capabilities.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
Regulatory & Licensing Compliance
Product & Technical Compliance
Internal Governance & Documentation
External Engagement
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.
Global leader in Counter-UAS solutions
DroneShield is a global leader in counter-UAS security and technology. DroneShield develops pre-eminent UAS security solutions that protect people, organizations and critical infrastructure from intrusion from UAS threats. Its leadership brings world-class expertise in engineering and physics, combined with deep experience in defense, intelligence, and aerospace.
Offices: 126 Phillip St, Level 5, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU · 7140-B Farm Station Rd., Warrenton, VA 20187, US
Global leader in Counter-UAS solutions
DroneShield is a global leader in counter-UAS security and technology. DroneShield develops pre-eminent UAS security solutions that protect people, organizations and critical infrastructure from intrusion from UAS threats. Its leadership brings world-class expertise in engineering and physics, combined with deep experience in defense, intelligence, and aerospace.
Offices: 126 Phillip St, Level 5, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU · 7140-B Farm Station Rd., Warrenton, VA 20187, US
