Job Overview
Location
Sterling, Virginia, United States
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
June 25, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Own and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Dedrone’s hardware product lines including RF sensors, radars, cameras, effectors, trailers, and supporting infrastructure.
- • Partner closely with hardware engineering, RF engineering, electrical engineering, industrial design, and manufacturing teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and drive development from concept through production.
- • Engage directly with military, government, and commercial customers to understand operational environments, gather feedback on hardware performance, and validate product concepts in real-world conditions.
- • Manage the end-to-end hardware product lifecycle including requirements definition, prototyping, design reviews, testing and validation, regulatory certification, manufacturing readiness, and field deployment.
- • Conduct market research and competitive analysis of counter-UAS hardware solutions to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation.
- • Translate complex operational and technical requirements into clear product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria that guide engineering teams.
- • Work with legal, regulatory, and quality teams to ensure hardware products meet applicable standards including ITAR, FCC, CE, MIL-STD, and other relevant certifications.
- • Build and present compelling business cases to senior leadership, communicating product status, risks, and tradeoffs across the organization.
- • Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to manage component selection, vendor relationships, and manufacturing partnerships.
- • This role is based out of the Sterling, VA office with a hybrid schedule requiring onsite work Tuesdays through Fridays and remote work on Mondays, unless an approved workplace accommodation is in place.
- • Report directly to the VP of Product with no direct reports.
- • Ensure alignment of hardware product strategy with Axon’s mission to Protect Life and its ecosystem of devices and cloud software.
- • Support authorized drone operations including public safety and first responder missions through rugged, high-performance counter-drone hardware solutions.
- • Maintain awareness of emerging airspace threats and evolving defense technology trends to inform product innovation.
- • Balance technical feasibility, cost, regulatory requirements, and time-to-market when defining product roadmaps.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, systems, or related field), or equivalent relevant experience.
- • 5+ years of product management experience with a proven track record of shipping physical/hardware products from concept through production.
- • Strong understanding of hardware development processes including prototyping, design for manufacturing (DFM), testing, and certification.
- • Experience working with cross-functional hardware and software teams in a fast-paced environment.
- • Ability to translate customer and operational needs into clear technical requirements and product specifications.
- • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
🏖️ Benefits
- • 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
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About Axon Enterprise, Inc.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. develops, manufactures and sells conducted energy weapons, body-worn cameras, digital evidence management software and related cloud services for law-enforcement, military and civilian security markets. Founded in 1993 as TASER International, the company rebranded to Axon in 2017 to emphasize its expanded portfolio beyond stun devices. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, it offers integrated hardware-software platforms such as Axon Evidence and Axon Records that streamline workflows, improve transparency and reduce paperwork for public safety agencies worldwide.
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