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.
Axon is committed to improving public safety by developing cutting-edge, innovative technologies. Known for developing the original TASER energy weapon, the Axon engineering team is tasked with continual excellence to keep the organization at the forefront of the market.
Mechanical Design Engineers at Axon have full design ownership over next generation life-saving technology from conceptualization through production, who's work is highly visible to even the most senior executives. our passionate leadership and cross-functional collaboration with product managers, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing teams is vital to the success of the team and ensuring the safety of the general public for generations to come.
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
- Drive innovative product development from conceptualization to manufacturing
- Utilize creative problem solving skills to lead ideation of new product architectural concepts for subsystem and system level designs
- Construct and analyze high fidelity proof-of-concept prototypes
- Perform detailed mechanical analysis to ensure proper function through FEA, tolerance analysis, testing, and other exploratory means
- Collaborate regularly with both domestic and international stakeholders
- Work autonomously and collaboratively in an empowering and fast-paced environment
- Hone your engineering expertise in a dynamic learning environment focused on personal and professional development
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- L9: Minimum 12 years of product design experience in high-end consumer electronic products
- Experience providing technical leadership for teams of 2-5 mechanical engineers
- Proficiency with Creo or similar 3D CAD software
- Knowledge in the design of plastic injection molded, stamped metal, die-cast, and machined parts
- Familiarity with adhesives and bonded joint design
- Experience designing for a high level of dust/water ingress protection
- Experience designing thermal management solutions for dissipating heat from electronics
- Experience with PCB/PCBA flex circuit and other electro-mechanical integration
- Strong DFM/DFA skills, with emphasis on part/assembly tolerance management, to ensure robust designs for high volume manufacturing
- Experience collaborating with external consultants, vendors and manufacturers, including willingness to travel internationally
- Ability to interpret product requirements and translate into quantifiable engineering deliverables
- Experience preserving Industrial Design and UX intent in mechanical design implementation
- Effective communication and strong presentation skills
- Ability to balance and prioritize conflicting design constraints through analysis, testing, and creativity
- Collaboration with peers in a candid cross-functional team culture
- Competitive salary, bonus, RSUs, 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
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.
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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 [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum 12 years of product design experience in high-end consumer electronic products
- Technical leadership experience for teams of 2-5 mechanical engineers
- Proficiency with Creo or similar 3D CAD software
- Knowledge of plastic injection molded, stamped metal, die-cast, and machined part design
- Familiarity with adhesives and bonded joint design
- Experience designing for dust and water ingress protection
- Experience designing thermal management solutions for electronics
- Experience with PCB/PCBA, flex circuits, and electro-mechanical integration
- Strong DFM/DFA skills, including part and assembly tolerance management for high-volume manufacturing
- Experience collaborating with external consultants, vendors, and manufacturers
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Ability to translate product requirements into quantifiable engineering deliverables
- Experience preserving Industrial Design and UX intent in mechanical design implementation
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Ability to balance conflicting design constraints through analysis, testing, and creativity
- Ability to collaborate in a candid cross-functional team culture
Axon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Axon and has not been reviewed or approved by Axon.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions and 24/7 mental-health support. Wellness programs and fitness options further enhance the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards commonly include stock grants and an employee stock purchase plan alongside base pay and bonuses. Equity is highlighted as a motivating component of compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered, including a standard period with additional supplemental pregnancy leave. Family-focused policies are positioned as a meaningful part of the overall benefits.
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What We Do
Our mission is to protect life by making the bullet obsolete and developing technologies to make the world a safer place. Axon is a software & hardware team of product experts, security pros, engineering wizards, sales & marketing pros, and technology buffs - all committed to helping make the world a safer place.
Why Work With Us
Axon innovations exist to bridge the divide between communities and law enforcement. Our team works to solve big societal issues by providing public safety with the tools to help decrease use-of-force and increase transparency and accountability. Big goals mean we need high-performance teams, independent thinking, and cross-functional excellence.
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