Senior Product Manager, Software | Dedrone by Axon
Senior Product Manager at Dedrone by Axon owning a core counter-drone software surface (detection and tracking, command and control, analytics, or threat mitigation), driving vision, roadmap, PRDs, and launches with engineering, design, and data science for law enforcement, military, and critical-infrastructure operators. Hybrid role based in Sterling, VA.
Compensation
$131.3K–$210K / yr
Location
Sterling, Virginia, United States
Work setup
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Employment
Not specified
Experience
3+ years
Category
Product
Posted
Skills
agentic-ai
agile
ai
analytics
ccpa
cloud
data-science
distributed-systems
itar
jira
Must have
7+ years of product management experience shipping software products
3+ years in defense, security, real time operations, analytics, or comparable mission critical domains
Proven track record shipping operator facing or data driven products with measurable adoption, accuracy, or revenue impact
Passion for understanding customers' challenges and objectives
Ability to translate ambiguous customer problems into well defined product requirements and technical specifications
Talent for collaborating with agile software development teams to turn complex technical processes into intuitive user workflows
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 bridging technical and non technical audiences
Experience with Jira and agile backlog management
Working knowledge of counter UAS, or ability to ramp quickly into the domain
US person (ITAR eligibility required)
Security clearance requirement (to confirm)
Nice to have
Experience using agentic AI to accelerate product development and deployment
Background in defense tech, aviation, or first responder software
Experience with real time distributed systems or multi sensor data fusion
Experience productizing data, such as analytics, reporting, or data as a service offerings
Existing, prior, or ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance
Full description
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
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. 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, 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.
The Role
As a Senior Product Manager, Software at Dedrone by Axon, you will own a core software surface that helps operators detect, understand, and respond to drone threats. Depending on team needs, your focus could include command and control workflows, analytics and reporting, threat mitigation and response, or detection and tracking software. You will partner with engineering, design, data science, and field teams to ship products that hold up under real world operator pressure at stadiums, bases, borders, and critical facilities worldwide. This is a high leverage seat at the intersection of real time software, mission critical workflows, and customer outcomes.
What You'll Do
Own a software product surface end to end: vision, roadmap, requirements, and launch
Turn ambiguous customer problems into clear PRDs and technical specifications that engineering can execute against
Work closely with Software Engineering, Data Science, UX and Design, and QA to ship reliable, intuitive operator workflows
Partner with neighboring product teams to deliver a coherent customer experience across detection, command and control, analytics, and response
Drive customer validation through direct engagement with law enforcement, military, and critical infrastructure operators
Define and track product metrics tied to adoption, operational impact, and revenue
Implement AI agents to reinvent how you ship products and 10x your product team's effectiveness
What You Bring
7+ years of product management experience shipping software products, with 3+ years in defense, security, real time operations, analytics, or comparable mission critical domains
A proven track record shipping operator facing or data driven products with measurable adoption, accuracy, or revenue impact
A passion for understanding customers' challenges and objectives
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
Senior Product Manager, Software | Dedrone by Axon at Axon (Sterling, Virginia, United States) — aijobsearch
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
Experience with Jira and agile backlog management
Working knowledge of counter UAS, or the ability to ramp quickly into the domain
US person (ITAR eligibility required)
[Security clearance requirement: to confirm]
Nice to Have
Experience using agentic AI to accelerate product development and deployment
Background in defense tech, aviation, or first responder software
Experience with real time distributed systems or multi sensor data fusion
Experience productizing data, such as analytics, reporting, or data as a service offerings
Existing, prior, or ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance
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
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.
Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit .
Base Pay Range
$131,250—$210,000 USD
Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit .
Base Pay Range
$131,250—$210,000 USD
Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life 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.
Important Notes
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