Principal Product Manager, Axon Air at axon | Job Details

About the Role

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.

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.

As Principal Product Manager for Axon Air, you will drive the highly-coordinated product development and execution for our Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution and associated technologies. This is a high-impact role at the center of innovation where you will work cross-functionally to shape and deliver one of the most transformative solutions for public safety.Your work will directly advance Axon’s moonshot goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% over the next decade. Leveraging Axon’s industry-leading technology stack, including Axon Evidence, Axon Fusus, and Dedrone Beyond plus our strategic alliances with Skydio and DroneSense, you will ensure our products are not just market-leading, but life-saving. DFR will bring a new paradigm to the way that public safety agencies respond to incidents in their communities. Your talents will be put to use in understanding the unique challenges of using drones to autonomously deliver life-saving outcomes for our customers. This is one of the most impactful roles at Axon in the coming years as we build the next phase of AI-enabled, society-impacting technologies.

• Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead R&D coordination across Axon Evidence, Dedrone, Skydio, DroneSense, and Fusus.

• Drive alignment between product, engineering, sales, legal, and marketing teams to deliver seamless solutions

• Customer & Market Insights

• Champion the voice of the customer, translating market needs into actionable product requirements - likely in the form of integrations between the components of our DFR solution.

• Conduct competitive analysis to address growing public safety challenges (e.g., staffing shortages, operational inefficiencies, criminal drone use).

• Product Roadmap

• Develop, maintain, and execute a clear roadmap for Axon Air, including developing the near-native integrations between Axon, Dedrone, Skydio, and DroneSense.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize features based on customer needs, technical feasibility, and business value.

• Product Development & Management

• Drive end-to-end product development, including joint Sprint/Epic Planning, tracking Axon Product Adoption Points (APAP), and ensuring on-time releases.

• Oversee critical deliverables such as Release Management, Release Notes, and Product Documentation.

• Commercialization & Scalability

• Work alongside the GM of Axon Air in the strategic planning and scaling of the DedroneBeyond product line to position Axon Air as the leader in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations and airspace awareness.

Requirements

10+ years of product management, product design, and engineering experience, with a proven track record of taking products and solutions from zero to one.

Experience with SaaS and AI-driven products (drones, robotics, IoT, or public safety technology is a plus).

Strong background in end-to-end product development, from concept to release and commercialization.

Expertise in leading cross-functional teams across engineering, sales, and operations to deliver solutions.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address market gaps and customer pain points.

Demonstrated ability to work with partners and alliances to deliver integrated solutions.

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave for all

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Learning & Development programs

And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits & Compensation

•The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 147,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 235,200 in the highest geographic market. 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 www.axon.com/careers/benefits. 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. 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 recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes. 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. 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 recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.