Our story began in September of 1993 when TASER International was founded by CEO Rick Smith with his brother Tom Smith. They consulted with Jack Cover, former NASA scientist and inventor of the original TASER® conducted energy weapons of the 1970s. Rick Smith was inspired to found the company after losing two high school football teammates who were shot and killed in a road rage incident. This experience led him to seek new technologies that would enable people to protect themselves without deploying lethal force in hopes of creating a bullet-less world.

Today, Axon represents the entire network of devices, applications and people that is revolutionizing public safety around the world. Our mission is to protect life. We’re building the world’s largest and most trusted suite of public safety solutions. If you are seeking a career with purpose, we invite you to join us.
Learn more at: axon.com/careers

This is Our Moonshot
Gun-related deaths between police and the public have risen steadily for at least the past six years. In 2021 in the U.S., 1,118 people — 1,054 civilians and 64 officers — lost their lives in gun-related incidents between police and the public, according to leading data sources. In response, Axon is rallying partners around a “moonshot” goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% by 2033.

Industry: Public Safety
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

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**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.

Dedrone is seeking motivated interns passionate about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with experienced engineers and data scientists to develop and implement innovative solutions, enhancing drone detection capabilities and integrating advanced analytics into our products.

**What You'll Do **

- Assist in research, development, and implementation of AI/ML algorithms for tasks such as classification, object detection, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.

- Help build, train, and deploy machine learning models using frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.

- Support the management and improvement of ML pipelines for efficient model training and evaluation.

- Collaborate in optimizing algorithms and models for GPU acceleration using CUDA.

- Contribute to software development primarily in Python, with opportunities to utilize C++.

- Engage in exploratory research to identify new AI/ML techniques applicable to Dedrone’s product suite.

- Work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust and innovative AI-driven solutions.

**Qualifications **

- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or related fields.

- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with AI/ML libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras).

- Basic understanding of machine learning principles and practices, including neural networks and deep learning.

- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and apply new AI/ML technologies and methodologies.

**Preferred Qualifications (Bonus) **

- Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (DSP), RF signal processing, or related areas.

- Experience with statistical modeling, data analysis techniques, or predictive analytics.

- Interest or experience in neural network architectures specifically relevant to signal processing tasks.

**What We Offer **

- Hands-on experience in cutting-edge AI/ML projects impacting global security.

- A collaborative, innovation-focused environment encouraging continuous learning and growth.

- Competitive compensation and dedicated professional development opportunities.

- The opportunity to contribute meaningfully and shape the future of smart airspace security solutions.

~~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 ~~~~. ~~

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Internship, Dedrone

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