Sales Engineer II - Dedrone (federal)

Axon Axon · Enterprise · VA · Remote · 3042 Dedrone Sales

The Sales Engineer II - Dedrone (Federal) role at Axon focuses on understanding and presenting Dedrone's smart airspace security technology, which utilizes AI/ML for drone threat detection and mitigation. The role involves technical presentations, pre-sales support, RFP responses, and managing Proof of Concept (POC) processes for federal customers. While the product leverages AI/ML, the role itself is sales-focused, not directly involved in building or researching AI models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Achieve mastery of all Dedrone technology
  2. Use exceptional written and oral communication skills to lead business and technical presentations effectively
  3. Have technical conversations with IT departments, including CIOs, as well as channel partner leadership and technical stakeholders
  4. Provide 1st-level technical support throughout the pre-sales cycle for opportunities
  5. 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

Skills

Required

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

Nice to have

  • experience in flying drones

What the JD emphasized

  • Achieve mastery of all Dedrone technology
  • Provide 1st-level technical support throughout the pre-sales cycle for opportunities
  • Take ownership of the POC/Pilot process