Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Simulations

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys 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 youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

What Youll Do

• Lead simulation efforts for next-generation Axon products from concept development throughproduction.
• Develop validate and maintain high-fidelity simulation models for mechanical components andcomplex system-level assemblies.
• Perform nonlinear static and dynamic analyses including impact vibration fatigue drop shockand other mechanical loading conditions.
• Support simulation-driven product development by providing early analytical insight duringconcept development prototyping and product validation.
• Partner closely with Mechanical Design Electrical Engineering Product Management Industrial Design Manufacturing Quality & Reliability Failure Analysis and Test Engineering to influence product architecture through simulation-driven simulation results with laboratory testing to improve model accuracy and increase
  confidence in design decisions.
• Identify design risks early and provide actionable engineering recommendations that improvedurability reliability manufacturability and overall product performance.
• Apply topology optimization parametric studies and analytical methods to develop lightweightrobust and manufacturable designs.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical reliability issues throughout the product developmentlifecycle.
• Present simulation results technical findings and design recommendations to cross-functionalteams and engineering leadership.
• Continuously improve simulation methodologies modeling standards and best practices toaccelerate product development.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience applying mechanical simulation and engineering analysis toproduct development for consumer electronics aerospace automotive defense robotics
  public safety or other high-reliability products.
• Advanced proficiency with simulation tools such as ANSYS Abaqus LS-DYNA HyperMesh or
  equivalent.
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics nonlinear material behavior fatigue impactvibration numerical methods and failure analysis.
• Demonstrated experience developing and validating simulation models through correlation withphysical testing.
• Experience performing system-level simulations for complex electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to translate simulation results into practical design recommendations that improveproduct performance reliability and manufacturability.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD tools and mechanical design principles.
• Excellent analytical communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance competing technical constraints through simulation testing and engineeringjudgment.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams in afast-paced product development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ruggedization standards such as MIL-STD-810 or equivalent environmental andreliability test methods.
• Experience with topology optimization parametric optimization and design optimizationtechniques.
• Experience performing steady-state and transient thermal analysis using finite elementmethods.
• Experience simulating complex fluid phenomena including computational fluid dynamics (CFD)gas dynamics aerodynamics and thermal-fluid systems.
• Experience analyzing or resolving electromagnetic and Multiphysics simulation problems.
• Experience with Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) Immersed Computational Fluid Dynamics(ICFD) or coupled Multiphysics simulations.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools such as Python or MATLAB to streamlinesimulation workflows.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary bonus RSUs and 401(k) with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical Dental and Vision plans
• Fitness programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes we have snacks in our offices

Dont meet every single requirement Thats 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 youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt 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

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