Senior Engineering Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Drive hardware programs from concept through mass production, owning the master schedule and ensuring milestones are met across all program phases (EVT, DVT, PVT).
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning mechanical, electrical, firmware, manufacturing, and supply chain to align on priorities and deliver cohesive program outcomes.
• Identify, track, and proactively mitigate program risks, including long-lead component constraints and supplier qualification gaps.
• Own program budget management, including NRE, tooling, and build costs, to maintain alignment between engineering execution and business commitments.
• Collaborate with domestic and international stakeholders, including ODM/CM partners, to ensure manufacturing readiness and on-time production ramp.
• Translate complex technical status and tradeoffs into clear, actionable communication for executive audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience managing hardware product development programs through the full product lifecycle.
• Strong technical fluency across mechanical, electrical, and firmware disciplines.
• Experience managing ODM/CM relationships and coordinating manufacturing readiness activities.
• Familiarity with hardware build phases (EVT/DVT/PVT) and design freeze processes.
• Proficiency with program management tools for scheduling and risk tracking.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements such as FCC, CE, UL, or MIL-STD.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or MS in Engineering Management.
• PMP certification.

About the Company

Axon is on a mission to Protect Life. We are explorers pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Through our Dedrone business unit, we stand out as the global leader in airspace defense technology and counter-UAS solutions.