Sr Electrical Engineer II

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Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Company Overview:

Dedrone is the world’s most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government, and defense customers around the world rely on Dedrone’s comprehensive, command and control (C2) solutions to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling “good” drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused "pane-of-glass." Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.

As a Senior / Lead Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our electrical engineering team's capabilities in electrical design. You will contribute directly to our mission of deterring unauthorized drone incursions, ensuring our solutions remain innovative and effective. Your expertise will reinforce our dedication to excellence and keep our technologies at the forefront of the airspace security sector.

What You'll Do

• Architect and design complex digital/analog electrical systems with a focus on modularity, performance, and ruggedization. Lead the end-to-end design of scalable hardware platforms, integrating high-speed digital processing, analog sensor interfaces, and robust power delivery architectures for counter UAS systems.
• Design and implement FPGA based circuitry, memory architectures, and high speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, SerDes, JESD204B/C).
• Architect, Design and validate AC/DC and DC/DC power supply topologies across varying power levels to support field deployable cUAS systems.
• Conduct electrical analysis including signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, thermal considerations and reliability testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (RF, software, mechanical) to deliver fully integrated systems.
• Oversee transition from prototype to production, working closely with manufacturing partners to ensure scalability, quality, and compliance (i.e. UL, MIL-STD-461/810/1275)
• Lead electrical validation and bring up efforts, including Design Verification Testing (DVT)
• Lead and contribute to design reviews, ensuring design meets performance reliability and design requirements.

• Rigorously document and manage electrical design specifications, BOMs, test reports, and compliance reports.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field.

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated expertise in developing custom electronics, including schematic capture, multilayer PCB design, and component selection. Strong track record of taking designs from concept through production, with a focus on performance, reliability, and design for manufacturability (DFM). Portfolio of successful hardware projects showcasing deep technical ownership and attention to detail.

• PCB Design Skills: Expertise in schematic design, layout, and simulation for PCBs, including experience with relevant CAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer or similar).

• Quality Assurance: A strong background in the testing and qualification of electronics, ensuring products meet industry standards for quality and safety.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of designing and testing systems in accordance with MIL-STD-810 for environmental durability and MIL-STD-461 for EMI/EMC compliance. (U.S. citizenship required)

• Design for Manufacturing: Experience with PCB / PCBA production, wire harnesses, assembly, and test processes and knowledge of DFM techniques.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication skills. both written and verbal. Ability to effectively collaborate in both independent and team-based environments, a must

Work Location

This role is based out of our Sterling Office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

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