Axon
Electrical Engineer I
About this role
Axon/Dedrone is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to design and build counter-UAS hardware, splitting time between hands-on bench work (building, testing, debugging) and design tasks like PCB layout and cable harness design. You'll grow from assembly and testing toward full board ownership while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a Sterling, VA hybrid role.
What you'll do
- Build, assemble, and rework prototype electronic assemblies including PCBs and cable harnesses following schematics and IPC standards
- Design cable assemblies and wire harnesses with proper connector selection, pinouts, gauge derating, shielding, and fabrication drawings
- Lay out printed circuit boards from senior engineer schematics and generate complete fabrication and assembly packages
- Perform hardware bring-up, functional testing, and debug using lab equipment like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
- Execute formal verification and validation test plans including EMC, environmental, and MIL-STD procedures with accurate data recording
- Manage lab operations including equipment inventory, calibration tracking, ESD safety, consumables, and fixture organization
What they're looking for
- PCB design and layout
- Cable and harness design
- Schematic reading and interpretation
- Electronic assembly and rework (soldering, component handling)
- Test equipment operation (multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power supply)
- Hardware troubleshooting and debugging
- Technical documentation and data recording
- IPC workmanship standards
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement (onsite Tuesday-Friday)
- Structured growth path from entry-level to Electrical Engineer II
- Hands-on learning from senior engineers
- Work on cutting-edge counter-UAS technology
- Meaningful mission protecting airspace and public safety
- Cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, firmware, and product teams
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Axon
Axon builds software and technology solutions for public safety agencies, including cloud and on-premises platforms for emergency communications, case management, and operational workflows. The company is hiring Implementation Engineers, Mission Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, and Integration Engineers to deploy these systems, optimize client integrations, and ensure reliable operations across diverse public safety environments.
- Website
- axon.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience with PCB layout tools and the design process from schematic to fabrication package.
- Describe a time you diagnosed and fixed an electrical fault—what was your systematic approach?