Junior Industrial Designer (AU) at DroneShield

About the role

DroneShield's Design Team is expanding and we are looking for a Junior Industrial Designer to join the team in Sydney, NSW.

The position will report to the Design Engineering Lead and represents a unique opportunity to design sophisticated, leading-edge equipment and technology within the defence space. DroneShield has a strong foundation in Industrial Design with various industry-leading products performing with militaries and government agencies around the world.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• Support the design and development of new products from concept through to production
• Conduct research and feasibility studies that support the core product development
• Collaborate with product, systems and hardware engineering teams to integrate mechanical and electronic requirements
• Preparing prototypes and mock-ups for testing and evaluation
• Contribute to products at all stages of the product lifecycle cycle
• Liaise with suppliers and fabricators to resolve design or manufacturing challenges
• Assist in maintaining design and assembly documentation, CAD models, BOMs, and revision control within the PDM/PLM system
• Actively build design skills and stay up to date with C-UAS/defence industry, materials and technologies

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• A degree in a relevant product/industrial design discipline
• A portfolio showcasing your design process and presentation skills
• Good ideation and sketching skills to clearly communicate your ideas
• An understanding of design for manufacturing and assembly
• Efficient with Software tools - SolidWorks, and Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Expertise with product visualisation and rendering (Keyshot preferred)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, deliver and meet deadlines
• Australian citizenship is preferred for Baseline and potential NV1 clearance

Make sure you upload your portfolio in cover letter section when you apply.

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