Sr Digital Design Electrical Engineer

The posting, as Axon wrote it

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.

Your Impact

Dedrone stands out as the global leader in airspace defense technology and counter UAS solutions. Engineering at Dedrone is tasked with delivering innovative solutions and products to maintain our position on the cutting-edge of innovation.

Sr. Electrical Engineers at Dedrone have full design ownership over next‑generation cUAS technology from conceptualization through production, and their work is highly visible to senior executives. Our passionate leadership and cross‑functional collaboration with product managers, mechanical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing teams is vital to the success of the team and ensuring the safety of the general public for generations to come.

This role emphasizes electrical system architecture, schematic/circuit design, PCB design, RF and power systems design, and system‑level test and verification. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, mixed‑signal design, embedded firmware, and designing for rugged/regulated environments.

Location: Onsite at our offices in Sterling, VA

What You'll Do

• Architect and design complex mixed signal electrical systems with a focus on modularity, performance, and ruggedized operation, supporting development of cUAS systems.
• Lead end-to-end development of scalable hardware platforms integrating high-speed digital designs (including FPGA-based architectures), analog sensor interfaces, and high-integrity power delivery systems.
• Lead schematic design, owning detailed component selection and schematic development from concept through implementation.
• Oversee PCB layout to ensure proper implementation of design intent, with focus on signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC performance, for high-speed and power dense systems.
• Own electrical analysis in an R&D-focused role, using simulation as needed to validate signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC performance, and thermal behavior to ensure robust first-pass hardware performance.
• Collaborate regularly with domestic and international stakeholders across engineering, product, and program teams.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, pr PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in electrical design and system integration for complex hardware products—ideally in cUAS, Satcom, defense, robotics, or wireless systems.
• Proficiency with schematic ca

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