Spectrum Compliance Officer (AU)

DroneShield
Sydney
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Detail-oriented","Independent work","Documentation"]

Support DroneShield’s regulatory, licensing, and telecommunications compliance obligations for Australian radiocommunications and spectrum use. You’ll manage RF licences and authorisations under the ACMA framework, advise Engineering and Operations on lawful RF operation across product lifecycle activities, oversee conformity documentation, and maintain internal compliance governance and training. You’ll also engage with ACMA, test facilities, and external stakeholders to support audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions.

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DroneShield
DroneShield
1 month ago

Spectrum Compliance Officer (AU)

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Job Summary

Support DroneShield’s regulatory, licensing, and telecommunications compliance obligations for Australian radiocommunications and spectrum use. You’ll manage RF licences and authorisations under the ACMA framework, advise Engineering and Operations on lawful RF operation across product lifecycle activities, oversee conformity documentation, and maintain internal compliance governance and training. You’ll also engage with ACMA, test facilities, and external stakeholders to support audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
Location: Sydney
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage and maintain DroneShield’s radiofrequency licences, authorisations, equipment approvals, and exemptions (ACMA/DSO and some international).
  • •Ensure compliance with relevant radiofrequency standards, including radiocommunications, spectrum use, EMC/EME exposure, and device labelling requirements.
  • •Advise Engineering and Operations on lawful RF equipment operation across product development, testing, demonstrations, and customer deployments.
  • •Review and advise on ACMA compliance requirements for devices, including testing documentation and technical evidence for conformity assessment.
  • •Maintain internal governance: keep compliance registers, prepare compliance reports, draft RF guidance/SOPs, and support external engagement for audits and regulatory consultations.

Key Requirements

  • •Demonstrated experience working with Australian and international radiocommunications regulations, spectrum frameworks, or technical compliance regimes.
  • •Strong understanding of RF systems and communications equipment, including EMC/EME exposure obligations and device compliance pathways.
  • •Ability to interpret and apply ACMA rules, standards, and legislation.
  • •Strong documentation, record-keeping, and compliance management skills.
  • •Experience in defence, technology, telecoms, or regulated hardware environments (advantageous).
Experience:RadiocommunicationsSpectrum complianceRF systemsTelecomsDefenceRegulated hardwareDevice compliance
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementDetail-orientedIndependent workDocumentation

Company Brief

DroneShield
Designs and manufactures counter-drone systems for detection, tracking, and mitigation using radar, RF, acoustic and camera sensors. Serves military, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure customers globally with integrated drone defense solutions.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Small (11 to 50 employees)
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Sydney, Australia
Founded: 2013
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