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 a Senior DSP Engineer , you will play a critical role in advancing state-of-the-art technology for drone detection and localization through RF spectrum analysis.

By designing and implementing sophisticated signal processing algorithms, you will directly contribute to enhancing security and safety in a rapidly evolving field. This position offers you the opportunity to work on innovative, real-world challenges that will sharpen your expertise in DSP, wireless communication, and software development. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, expand your technical horizons, and gain invaluable experience in cutting-edge systems with a tangible societal impact.

This is a career-defining opportunity to innovate and grow in a high-demand, high-tech industry.

What You’Ll Do

Work Location: This role is based out of our Kassel 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.

Key Responsibilities

: RF Spectrum Analysis: Perform advanced analysis and feature extraction from RF signals using Software Defined Radio (SDR) frameworks and other state-of-the-art tools. Write prototype code in Python or Matlab to proof concepts. Design and Implementation: Develop and optimize real-time signal-processing algorithms in C++ and CUDA to detect, classify, and locate drones within RF spectrum data.

Ensure scalability and performance of the software in real-world applications. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with hardware, software, and data fusion teams to integrate DSP components seamlessly into larger systems, contributing to end-to-end solutions. Mentorship and Leadership: Act as a technical resource and mentor for junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on advancements in DSP, SDR, and wireless communication to identify new tools, techniques, and approaches that enhance system capabilities. Documentation and Communication: Create detailed technical documentation for developed algorithms and processes. Present findings, updates, and project milestones to stakeholders appropriately.

Tool Development and Maintenance: Develop utilities in Python and C++ for testing, data analysis, and algorithm validation, ensuring maintainability and robustness. D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Robust expertise in digital signal processing, including modulation methods, frequency analysis, and digital filters. Proficiency in C++ and Python, with experience in developing real-time systems and prototyping signal processing algorithms. 4.

Exemplary problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts successfully. Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok.

At Axon, we Aim Far.