Sr. Product Manager II, Computer Vision & Tracking

National Society for Black Engineers; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Parental leave

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Senior PM II for Computer Vision & Tracking in Sterling, VA to own the RF/mL-driven detection platform and lead a multi-year roadmap. You will collaborate with RF, hardware, and data science teams to deploy computer vision and RF-based classification across products.

The role requires deep PM experience in RF/wireless and ML, with hands-on PRD creation, deployment planning, and field engagement with DoD and critical infrastructure operators.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own RF Detection & Tracking end-to-end: TDoA, RFML classification, spectrum coverage, protocol expansion
• Own computer vision and ML classification strategy end to end, from model requirements through field deployment, driving detection and tracking accuracy across product surfaces
• 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

Skills

PM experience

RF/wireless

ML/RFML

ITAR eligibility

Tools

RF engineering

Hardware

Data Science

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 Computer Vision & 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
• Own computer vision and ML classification strategy end to end, from model requirements through field deployment, driving detection and tracking accuracy across product surfaces
• 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

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 https://www.axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range

$141,000-$225,600 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

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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