Sr Digital Design Electrical Engineer

Axon•Sterling, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dedrone, an Axon company and a global leader in airspace defense technology and counter-UAS solutions, is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to develop next-generation cUAS technology from conceptualization through production. The role has full design ownership and visibility to senior executives, and emphasizes electrical system architecture, schematic and circuit design, PCB design, RF and power systems, and system-level testing and verification. The engineer will work closely with product managers, mechanical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing teams. The position focuses on architecting rugged, modular mixed-signal systems and scalable hardware platforms that integrate high-speed digital designs, including FPGA-based architectures, analog sensor interfaces, and high-integrity power delivery. The engineer owns schematic development and component selection, oversees PCB layout, and performs electrical analysis and simulation as needed to validate signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC performance, and thermal behavior. The role collaborates with domestic and international stakeholders across engineering, product, and program teams. The role is based in Sterling, Virginia, and follows a hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesday through Friday, with remote work on Mondays unless an approved workplace accommodation applies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Proven experience in electrical design and system integration for complex hardware products.
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
Expertise in digital, power, and RF engineering, including software-defined radios and mixed-signal hardware development.
Solid understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation techniques, and relevant test and qualification methods.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cUAS, Satcom, defense, robotics, or wireless systems.
Experience with Altium or similar schematic capture and PCB layout tools.

Responsibilities

Architect and design complex mixed-signal electrical systems for cUAS systems, emphasizing modularity, performance, and ruggedized operation.
Lead end-to-end development of scalable hardware platforms integrating high-speed digital designs, including FPGA-based architectures, analog sensor interfaces, and high-integrity power delivery systems.
Lead schematic design and own component selection and schematic development from concept through implementation.
Oversee PCB layout to ensure design intent is implemented, with attention to signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC performance in high-speed and power-dense systems.
Own electrical analysis in an R&D-focused role, using simulation as needed to validate signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC performance, and thermal behavior.
Collaborate with domestic and international stakeholders across engineering, product, and program teams.