Senior Engineering Program Manager II - Dedrone

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Drive hardware programs from concept through mass production, owning the master schedule and ensuring milestones are met across all program phases (EVT, DVT, PVT).
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning mechanical, electrical, firmware, manufacturing, and supply chain to align on priorities and deliver cohesive program outcomes.
• Identify, track, and proactively mitigate program risks - from long-lead component constraints to supplier qualification gaps - before they become schedule or cost impacts.
• Own program budget management including NRE, tooling, and build costs, maintaining alignment between engineering execution and business commitments.
• Collaborate regularly with both domestic and international stakeholders, including ODM/CM partners, to ensure manufacturing readiness and on-time production ramp.
• Translate complex technical status and tradeoffs into clear, actionable communication for executive and cross-functional audiences.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively in an empowering and fast-paced environment, driving clarity in ambiguous situations.
• Hone your program leadership expertise in a dynamic learning environment focused on personal and professional development.
• What You Bring:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field; MBA or MS in Engineering Management a plus.
• PMP certification a plus.
• Proven experience managing hardware product development programs through full product lifecycle, preferably in industries involving advanced electromechanical systems.
• Strong technical fluency across mechanical, electrical, and firmware disciplines sufficient to evaluate tradeoffs and engage meaningfully with engineering teams.
• Experience managing ODM/CM relationships and coordinating manufacturing readiness activities including yield, regulatory certification, and factory acceptance.
• Familiarity with hardware build phases (EVT/DVT/PVT), design freeze processes, and the tradeoffs inherent in transitioning from development to production.
• Proficiency with program management tools for scheduling, risk tracking, and cross-functional coordination.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., FCC, CE, UL, MIL-STD) and experience driving products through certification processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify critical path risks and drive resolution across competing organizational priorities.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively align cross-functional teams, surface tradeoffs to leadership, and present program status with clarity and confidence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high levels of ambiguity and evolving requirements.
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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.

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