Sr. Product Manager, Sensors

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. 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.

As Senior Product Manager for Hardware at Dedrone, you will own the product strategy and execution for a designated hardware product or product line within Dedrone's counter-drone portfolio — which spans RF sensors, radars, cameras, effectors, trailers, and supporting infrastructure. This is a hands‑on role where you will work closely with hardware engineering, RF and electrical teams, manufacturing, and field operations to define requirements, drive development, and deliver rugged, high‑performance products to military, government, and commercial customers worldwide.

You will translate complex customer needs and operational realities into clear hardware product roadmaps, balancing technical feasibility, cost, regulatory requirements, and time‑to‑market. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of counter‑drone hardware at the intersection of defense technology and commercial innovation.

Location: Sterling, VA — hybrid schedule. Onsite Tuesdays to Fridays with optional remote Mondays unless an accommodation is approved.

Reports to: VP of Product

• Hardware Product Strategy: Own and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for one of Dedrone's hardware product lines including sensors, effectors, and supporting solution infrastructure. Ensure alignment with company goals, customer needs, and market trends.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  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.
• Customer and Field Engagement: 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.
• Product Development Lifecycle: Manage the end‑to‑end hardware product lifecycle including requirements definition, prototyping, design reviews, testing and validation, regulatory certification, manufacturing readiness, and field deployment.
• Market and Competitive Analysis: Conduct market research and competitive analysis of counter‑UAS hardware solutions to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation.
• Technical Requirements: Translate complex operational and technical requirements into clear product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria that guide engineering teams.
• Regulatory and Compliance: Work with legal, regulatory, and quality teams to ensure hardware products meet applicable standards including ITAR, FCC, CE, MIL‑STD and other relevant certifications.
• Stakeholder Communication: Build and present compelling business cases to senior leadership. Communicate product status, risks, and trade‑offs to stakeholders across the organization.
• Vendor and Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to manage component selection, vendor relationships, and manufacturing partnerships.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, systems, or related field) or equivalent 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.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to…