Axon · 14 hours ago
Sr Electrical Engineer I
Sterling, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelAxon is on a mission to Protect Life by addressing critical safety and justice issues through innovative devices and cloud software. The Sr. Electrical Engineer I will lead the development of electrical systems for cUAS technology, ensuring designs meet safety and reliability standards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead electrical system and subsystem development from concept through production, ensuring designs meet safety, EMC, and reliability standards
Define electrical architectures for sensors, radios, power distribution, and control electronics for cUAS platforms
Design and review schematics and perform PCB layout for mixed‑signal and RF boards; partner with mechanical for packaging and thermal constraints
Develop, validate, and optimize power systems (battery management, DC/DC, power sequencing) and ensure robust operation under shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures
Implement and integrate embedded firmware for real‑time control, sensor fusion, communications stacks, and boot/load mechanisms
Perform hardware bring‑up, debugging, and system integration; use lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers) to characterize performance
Conduct electrical analysis including signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, thermal considerations, and reliability testing
Produce high‑fidelity prototypes and iterate quickly to qualify designs; develop test plans and lead verification and validation activities
Collaborate regularly with domestic and international stakeholders across engineering, product, and manufacturing teams
Rigorously document and manage electrical design specifications, BOMs, firmware releases, test reports, and compliance evidence (e.g., EMC, safety)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in electrical design and system integration for complex hardware products—ideally in aerospace, defense, robotics, or wireless systems
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD, KiCad) and experience with DFM/DFX practices
Strong embedded firmware experience in C/C++ (RTOS and bare‑metal), bootloaders, and hardware abstraction layers; familiarity with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex family, ESP32, STM32) and single‑board computers (Raspberry Pi) a plus
Hands‑on experience with RF front‑ends, antenna integration, and familiarity with wireless protocols relevant to cUAS (Wi‑Fi, LTE, custom radios); experience with spectrum analysis and RF test equipment
Expertise in power electronics design: battery management systems, DC/DC converters, power sequencing, and thermal management for electronics
Solid understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation techniques, and relevant test/qualification methods
Experience with schematic/PCB review processes, design reviews, and partner manufacturing to move designs to production
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities; comfort debugging at the board and system level
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and present technical tradeoffs to stakeholders
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with high levels of ambiguity
Preferred
Familiarity with MIL‑STD, DO‑178/DO‑254 concepts or other ruggedization and regulatory requirements for defense or industrial hardware
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
Learning & Development programs
Snacks in our offices
Company
Axon
Axon provides electronic control devices to law enforcement and corrections agencies.
Founded in 1993
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2018-08-07Post Ipo Equity· $246M
2001-06-07IPO
Leadership Team
Jay Reitz
SVP Software Engineering
Anthony Baldoni
VP Strategic Initiatives
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