Field Operations Test Engineer II (Onsite)

About the role

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.

What You'll Do

Location: This role is based out of our Sterling, VA office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

Reports to: Team Lead Test and Evaluation

• Plan, coordinate, and lead test and evaluation activities across Dedrone's full product portfolio — RF sensors, radars, cameras, electronic warfare systems, kinetic defeat solutions, and integrated deployment configurations. Develop evaluation criteria, test protocols, and acceptance benchmarks that reflect real-world operational conditions.
• Threat Intelligence & Research: Continuously monitor and analyze the evolving UAS threat landscape including new commercial drone protocols, Group 3+ UAS capabilities, swarm tactics, spoofing and evasion techniques, and emerging adversarial technologies. Translate threat intelligence into actionable product requirements and prioritization guidance.
• Strategic Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the go-to counter-UAS domain expert for the product organization. Advise product managers, engineering teams, and leadership on technology tradeoffs, competitive positioning, and capability gaps based on deep understanding of the operational environment.
• Cross-System