Sr. Digital Design Electrical Engineer I

Axon

Sterling, VA, United States
Competitive salary; not specified; 401k with emplo...
Hybrid (onsite tuesday to friday, remote on monday)
Schematic capture and pcb layout
Mixed-signal and rf board design
Embedded firmware c/c++ development
Axon is seeking a Senior Digital Design Electrical Engineer to lead the development of advanced cUAS technology in Sterling, VA. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical design skills, experience in embedded firmware, and a collaborative mindset, as they will work closely with cross-functional teams

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading electrical system development for next-generation counter-UAS technology with full design ownership from concept through production.
  • Candidates will collaborate with product managers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure safety and innovation in airspace defense solutions.
  • Axon offers competitive benefits including discretionary paid time off, parental leave, medical plans, and a hybrid work schedule requiring onsite presence Tuesdays through Fridays.

Matching Summary

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Axon is seeking a Senior Digital Design Electrical Engineer to lead the development of advanced cUAS technology in Sterling, VA. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical design skills, experience in embedded firmware, and a collaborative mindset, as they will work closely with cross-functional teams.

Salary

Competitive salary; Not specified; 401k with employer match, PTO, parental leave, medical/dental/vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Schematic capture and PCB layout
  • Mixed-signal and RF board design
  • Embedded firmware C/C++ development
  • Power electronics and battery management
  • Signal integrity and EMC mitigation
  • Hardware bring-up and debugging

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with aerospace or defense sectors
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD ruggedization standards
  • Knowledge of DO-178/DO-254 concepts
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Proven experience in complex hardware product design
  • Proficiency with Altium, OrCAD, or KiCad tools
  • Experience with ARM Cortex microcontrollers and RTOS
  • Eligibility to work in a firearms environment

Work Rights

Legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment

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