Senior Electrical Engineer I - Dedrone

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Job Title

Senior Electrical Engineer I

Job Location

Sterling, Virginia, United States

Job Listing URL

https://www.dedrone.com/about/jobs?gh_jid=6657979003

Job Description

Company Overview: Dedrone is the world’s most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone’s comprehensive, command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling “good” drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused "pane-of-glass". Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.

Your Impact

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our electrical engineering team's capabilities in electrical design. You will contribute directly to our mission of deterring unauthorized drone incursions, ensuring our solutions remain innovative and effective. Your expertise will reinforce our dedication to excellence and keep our technologies at the forefront of the airspace security sector.

What You'll Do

Architect and design complex digital/analog electrical systems with a focus on modularity, performance, and ruggedization. Lead the end-to-end design of scalable hardware platforms, integrating high-speed digital processing, analog sensor interfaces, and robust power delivery architectures.
Design and implement embedded compute architectures tailored for performance, power efficiency, and environmental resilience.
Design and validate various power supply topologies and power levels for field deployable systems.
Rapidly prototype new hardware concepts and iterate quickly based on test results and field feedback.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (RF, software, mechanical) to deliver fully integrated systems.
Oversee transition from prototype to production, working closely with manufacturing partners to ensure scalability, quality, and compliance (i.e. UL, MIL-STD-461/810)
Lead electrical validation and bring up efforts, including Design Verification Testing (DVT)
Lead and contribute to design reviews (CoDR, PDR, CDR), ensuring design meets performance reliability and design requirements.
Leverage and integrate COTS hardware: Evaluate, select, and integrate Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components and subsystems to accelerate development timelines and reduce cost where applicable.

What You Bring

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field.
Proven Experience: Demonstrated expertise in developing custom electronics, including schematic capture, multilayer PCB design, and component selection. Strong track record of taking designs from concept through production, with a focus on performance, reliability, and design for manufacturability (DFM). Portfolio of successful hardware projects showcasing deep technical ownership and attention to detail
PCB Design Skills: Expertise in schematic design, layout, and simulation for PCBs, including experience with relevant CAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer or similar).
Quality Assurance: A strong background in the testing and qualification of electronics, ensuring products meet industry standards for quality and safety.
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of designing and testing systems in accordance with MIL-STD-810 for environmental durability and MIL-STD-461 for EMI/EMC compliance. (U.S. citizenship required)
Design for Manufacturing: Experience with PCB / PCBA production, wire harnesses, assembly, and test processes and knowledge of DFM techniques.
Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication skills. both written and verbal. Ability to effectively collaborate in both independent and team-based environments, a must

Work Location

This role is based out of our Sterling Office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

Benefits that Benefit You

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

And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Dedrone, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Dedrone is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Dedrone’s impact on the environment. All Dedrone employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Dedrone employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com.

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