Senior RF/FPGA Electrical Systems Engineer

Dedrone; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Fitness programs

Wellness support

Learning & Development programs

Snack availability

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to own the electrical architecture for next-generation cUAS hardware. You will develop complex mixed-signal systems, including FPGA-based components, and drive schematic and PCB layout from concept through production.

This role requires strong RF, power, and EMI/EMC expertise and hands-on firmware experience. You will collaborate across global teams, work in a hybrid model at Sterling, VA, and influence hardware performance through rigorous analysis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in electrical design and system integration for complex hardware products.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium).
• Expertise in digital, power, and RF engineering, including SDRs and mixed-signal design.
• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and test methods.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design complex mixed-signal electrical systems for cUAS hardware.
• Lead end-to-end development of scalable hardware platforms with FPGAs and sensors.
• Oversee schematic design and detailed component selection from concept to implementation.
• Manage PCB layout with focus on signal/power integrity and EMI/EMC.
• Perform electrical analysis and use simulations to validate performance and thermal behavior.
• Collaborate with domestic and international engineering, product, and program teams.

Skills

Mixed signal design

RF engineering

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Embedded firmware

Power integrity

Signal integrity

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

Job description

Axon is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to own the electrical architecture for next-generation cUAS hardware. You will develop complex mixed-signal systems, including FPGA-based components, and drive schematic and PCB layout from concept through production.

This role requires strong RF, power, and EMI/EMC expertise and hands-on firmware experience. You will collaborate across global teams, work in a hybrid model at Sterling, VA, and influence hardware performance through rigorous analysis and