Build the electronic systems that give Praetorian's Dagger and Venator platforms flight-ready hardware, from first prototype through to mission deployment.

About Praetorian

Praetorian Aeronautics builds advanced autonomous aerial systems designed to protect and defend against the rapidly evolving threat of drone warfare.

Headquartered in Adelaide, and with offices in Melbourne and Darwin, we are developing an integrated ecosystem of counter-autonomy systems including:

Arrow – an autonomous, high-speed, low-cost, VTOL interceptor for kinetic neutralisation of multiple UxS threat-types beyond visual range
Dagger – a new class of modular, low-cost, autonomous, high-speed interceptor for long-range, high-altitude kinetic neutralisation of UxS targets
Hadrian – an AI-enhanced command and control system enabling operators to deploy interceptors at scale
Venator – a long-endurance autonomous mothership UAS capable of deploying interceptors and extending operational reach

Together, these systems enable defence operators to detect, assess, and defeat autonomous threats while maintaining situational dominance in contested environments.

The Role

As an Electronics Technician, you'll build, integrate, and test the electronic systems inside our drones — wiring harnesses, embedded electronics, sensors, and power systems — working from engineering drawings and in close collaboration with the electrical and aerospace engineering team. You'll take designs through assembly, validation, and troubleshooting, ensuring every subsystem is ready to integrate into the wider platform before it reaches the field.

What You'll Do

● Assemble and integrate wiring harnesses, embedded electronics, and PCB assemblies onto Dagger and Venator platforms, using soldering, crimping, and rework techniques
● Test and troubleshoot electronic and electromechanical assemblies using lab equipment such as DC power supplies, multimeters, and oscilloscopes
● Safely handle and integrate high-energy-density components, including lithium batteries and large capacitors, into flight hardware
● Inspect completed assemblies against engineering drawings and specifications, flagging non-conformances before integration
● Support on-field test activities, including test site setup and flight test operations
● Feed design-for-manufacture improvements back to engineers based on hands-on build experience

What We're Looking For

● Minimum 3 years' experience in electronics assembly, testing, or technician roles
● Diploma or training in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
● Hands-on skill with soldering, crimping, and wiring harness assembly
● Ability to read and work from circuit schematics and engineering drawings
● Solid grounding in electronic and electrical fundamentals (power, signals, grounding)

Nice to Have

● IPC-A-610 or equivalent soldering/electronics assembly accreditation
● Experience working on UAVs, robotics, or autonomous systems
● Exposure to CAD tools and basic design principles

Benefits

● Work on advanced autonomy and defence technology
● Join a small, highly technical engineering team
● Real ownership and influence as Praetorian scales
● Professional development and learning opportunities

Due to the nature of our work with defence and national security partners, the successful applicant will need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident and undergo a National Police Check.