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Posted on 7 days ago

Sales Engineer, Dedrone

Dedrone by Axon

Company Overview: Dedrone is the world’s most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone’s comprehensive, command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling “good” drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused "pane-of-glass". Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.

Your Impact
Company Overview: Dedrone, by Axon is the world’s most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone’s comprehensive, command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling “good” drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused "pane-of-glass". Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.



Location: Remote- United States- travel up to 50% of time
Reports to: Sr Manager, Sales Engineering- Dedrone

What You’ll Do:

  • Achieve mastery of all Dedrone technology
  • Use exceptional written and oral communication skills to lead business and technical presentations effectively
  • Have technical conversations with IT departments, including CIOs, as well as channel partner leadership and technical stakeholders
  • Set and manage expectations with customers and team members
  • Provide 1st-level technical support throughout the pre-sales cycle for opportunities
  • Remain organized and focused on removing sales obstacles through creativity and adaptation to rapidly changes circumstances
  • Develop relationships with key partners for growth within their customer base
  • Provide professional responses to customer RFPs / RFIs
  • Effectively position the technology against competitive offerings
  • Be responsible for representing the products, company values, and brand to customers and at field events such as industry and user conferences, tech summits, etc.
  • Take ownership of the POC/Pilot process: Coordinate logistics across all stakeholders, assess customer requirements/objectives, and tailor POC tests and findings, accordingly, assist prospects with initial configuration and orientation
  • Where possible, improve or develop technical documentation to ease understanding and customer or channel usage of our products and services
  • Capture requested features and provide feedback to Product Management, Sales, Development, Support, Engineering and Marketing teams
  • Develop Statements of Work (SOW) for Professional Services necessary for binding quote
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned


What You Bring

  • Willingness to travel up to 50%
  • · Good understanding of Networking (IP/ Arp/ DNS/ Dhcp/SNMP/ PoE/ Ethernet/ IEEE802.11), Linux
  • · Basic understanding of Physical Security, IP-Camera Placement and technology.
  • · Basic understanding of Drone technology, desirable experience in flying
  • Educational background:
    • Associates degree in Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent field), or 5+ years relevant experience.
  • Professional background:
    • 3-5 years customer facing pre-sales or consulting background required
    • Experience selling SaaS based solutions
  • Must have intellectual curiosity, humility, accountability and positive approach
  • Basic knowledge or curiosity of security, IPsec, InfoSec, hacking and exploitation tools and methodologies.
  • Basic knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and storage devices.
  • Ability to work independently with substantial latitude for action and decision making while maintaining focus on achieving optimal outcomes as part of a collaborative development effort.
  • Requires the ability to work independently with substantial latitude for action and decision making while maintaining focus on achieving optimal outcomes as part of a collaborative development effort.
  • Strong presentation skills and presence, technical acumen, ability to simplify the complex, ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Experience developing Statements of Work (SOW) or similar documents


Benefits that Benefit You

  • 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 listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work
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 106,313 in the lowest geographic market and USD 170,100 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 Dedrone, 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 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.

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.

Dedrone is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Dedrone’s impact on the environment. All Dedrone employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Dedrone 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.