Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers, pursuing societys 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, youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

As Senior PM for Mitigation & Threat Management, you will own the C2 workflows that turn drone detections into coordinated responses. You'll partner with engineering, design, and field teams to ship the tools operators use to neutralize threats kinetic and non-kinetic at stadiums, bases, borders, and critical facilities worldwide. This is one of the highest-leverage PM seats at Dedrone, sitting at the intersection of real-time software, defense workflows, and customer mission outcomes.

What Youll Do

Location: Onsite at our Sterling, VA office 4 days a week
Reports to: VP of Product, Dedrone
Direct Reports: N/A

Own the Mitigation & Threat Management product surface end-to-end: vision, roadmap, requirements, launch
Work closely with Software Engineering, Data Science, UX / Design, and QA teams to ship response workflows that hold up under real-world operator pressure
Partner with the Kinetic & Novel Defeat team on integrated response options
Drive customer validation through direct engagement with law enforcement, military, and critical-infrastructure operators
Implement AI agents to reinvent how you ship products and 10x your product teams effectiveness

What You Bring

7+ years of product management experience, with 3+ in defense, security, real-time operations, or comparable mission-critical domains
A passion for understanding customers challenges and objectives and a proven track record shipping operator-facing products used under stress
The ability to translate ambiguous customer problems into well-defined product requirements and technical specifications
A talent for collaborating with agile software development teams to turn complex technical processes into intuitive and effective user workflows
The ability to combine speed of execution with an uncompromising commitment to quality
Strong analytical skills with experience defining and tracking product metrics to drive decisions
Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences
Working knowledge of counter-UAS, kinetic/non-kinetic response, ITAR, and rules-of-engagement concepts
US person (ITAR and U.S. security clearance eligibility required)

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
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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.

Dont meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, 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 youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt 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.

Important Notes

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.

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Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axons impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon 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. Were 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. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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Senior Product Manager, Defeat

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