Senior Product Manager II, RF Detection & Tracking

Menlo Ventures; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 225,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Discretionary time off

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Development Programs

Snacks in the offices

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Senior PM II for RF Detection & Tracking in Sterling, Virginia. This role requires ownership of technical pathways for RF Detection, working collaboratively with engineering teams to enhance product performance in detection accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of PM experience with a focus on RF technologies. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including discretionary time off and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Must be a US person (ITAR eligibility required).
• Proven experience in RF Detection and Tracking.
• Experience with measurable accuracy improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own RF Detection & Tracking end-to-end.
• Partner with RF Engineering, Hardware, and Data Science.
• Write PRDs that withstand RF engineering critique.
• Engage with federal and critical-infrastructure operators.

Skills

10+ years PM

5+ years in RF, wireless, ML/RFML, radar, or signal-processing domains

Proven track record shipping a classification or detection product

Working knowledge of TDoA, RF geolocation, and ML classification concepts

Job 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.

Your Impact

As Senior PM II for RF Detection & Tracking, you own the technical moat at the heart of Dedrone. TDoA networks, RFML classification, spectrum coverage — if it picks a drone out of the noise, you own it. This is the most senior PM IC seat at Dedrone today and requires holding engineering depth with RF scientists and ML engineers while driving a multi-year roadmap.

What You’ll Do

• Own RF Detection & Tracking end-to-end: TDoA, RFML classification, spectrum coverage, protocol expansion
• Partner with RF Engineering, Hardware, and Data Science on roadmap and release trade-offs
• Drive Dedrone’s competitive posture in classification accuracy and spectrum breadth
• Write PRDs that survive RF engineering critique and ship on schedule
• Spend time with federal, DoD, and critical‑infrastructure operators in the field

What You Bring

• 10+ years PM, with 5+ in RF, wireless, ML/RFML, radar, or signal‑processing domains
• Proven track record shipping a classification or detection product with measurable accuracy improvement
• Working knowledge of TDoA, RF geolocation, and ML classification concepts
• US person (ITAR eligibility required)

Why This Matters

RF is the moat. This role defends and extends it.

Location: Sterling, VA (primary) or Axon hub (secondary)

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Development Programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Base Pay Range: $141,000—$225,600 USD

We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

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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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well‑being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s 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. We’re 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 [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.