Hardware Engineering PM — Hybrid, External Partners

Axon; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Fitness programs

Wellness support

Job summary

Axon, based in Sterling, VA, is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead delivery of next-gen cUAS solutions in collaboration with external development partners. You will translate requirements, align internal teams, and drive master schedules across EVT, DVT, and PVT stages.

The role emphasizes vendor management, production readiness, and cross-functional execution, with a focus on regulatory compliance and cost management. A strong PM background and technical fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience managing hardware or technical solutions programs delivered through external development partners.
• Familiarity with hardware build phases and design-for-production tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into technical scopes and align internal engineering teams with partners.
• Own the master schedule for solutions programs with outside development partners across EVT/DVT/PVT.
• Serve as primary program interface to external partners, managing scope and deliverables.
• Identify risks from partner capability gaps and long-lead components and mitigate them.
• Manage program budget including NRE, tooling, and build costs.
• Collaborate with domestic and international stakeholders to ensure manufacturing readiness and on-time ramp.
• Translate technical status and vendor tradeoffs into clear communications for leadership.

Skills

Technical fluency

Program management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Engineering

MBA or Engineering Management MS (plus)

Job description

Axon, based in Sterling, VA, is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead delivery of next-gen cUAS solutions in collaboration with external development partners. You will translate requirements, align internal teams, and drive master schedules across EVT, DVT, and PVT stages.

The role emphasizes vendor management, production readiness, and cross-functional execution, with a focus on regulatory compliance and cost management. A strong PM background and technical fluency are essential.