Staff Mechanical Engineer, Communications Hardware (Remote Eligible | Relocation Assistance Available)

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.

Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layerhelping public safety agencies move faster make better decisions and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most.

911 is the backbone of public safety yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a jobit means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer more connected world.

We are seeking aStaff Mechanical Engineer Communications Hardwareto own the mechanical design and development of next-generation mission-critical hardware from concept through high-volume production.

Join us as a founding member of our Axon 911 hardware team you will have significant ownership across the mechanical development lifecycle helping establish the technical foundation and engineering standards needed to scale compact ruggedized wireless-connected devices that public safety professionals carry and rely on in the field every day.

You will partner closely with Industrial Design (ID) Electrical Engineering (EE) Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering Product Management and manufacturing teams to translate product requirements into robust production-ready mechanical designs. You will balance competing constraints across durability sealing antenna and RF performance thermal management battery integration size weight ergonomics and industrial design while driving designs from early concepts through mass production.

Mechanical Design & Development

• Own mechanical design from concept through high-volume production for compact ruggedized wireless-connected hardware.
• Develop mechanical designs that balance product requirements across size weight durability sealing thermal performance RF performance manufacturability and cost.
• Design complex mechanical components and assemblies using plastic injection molding stamped metal die casting machining adhesives and bonded joints.
• Build and analyze high-fidelity proof-of-concept prototypes and validate designs through FEA tolerance analysis and physical testing.

Ruggedization & Product Integration

• Design for demanding field environments including drop shock vibration long-term durability and IP66/IP68 dust and water ingress protection.
• Own electro-mechanical integration across PCB/PCBA flex circuits batteries antennas and other internal components.
• Develop passive thermal-management solutions to dissipate heat from electronics while maintaining compact product form factors.
• Design for carry and wear ergonomics including belt- holster- and body-mounted form factors and one-handed operation.

RF Antenna & Industrial Design Integration

• Partner with RF and electrical engineers to integrate antennas and wireless systems including antenna placement keep-out zones RF-transparent material selection and EMI/EMC shielding.
• Develop mechanical structures compatible with RF performance and FCC/IC certification requirements.
• Partner closely with Industrial Design to preserve product aesthetics ergonomics and UX intent without compromising durability sealing thermal performance RF performance or manufacturability.
• Resolve competing mechanical electrical RF and industrial design constraints through analysis prototyping testing and engineering judgment.

Design Verification Validation & Risk Mitigation

• Translate product requirements into clear quantifiable mechanical engineering requirements and validation targets.
• Develop and execute mechanical verification plans across environmental structural thermal ingress and durability requirements.
• Perform tolerance analysis FEA and physical testing to identify design risks and drive mitigation before production.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and clearly communicate technical risks tradeoffs and recommendations.

Manufacturing & Production

• Partner with external consultants vendors manufacturers and internal operations teams to drive DFM/DFA and production readiness.
• Drive part and assembly tolerance management to ensure robust repeatable designs for high-volume manufacturing.
• Support engineering builds and product maturation through EVT DVT PVT certification and manufacturing ramp.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support vendors manufacturing partners engineering builds and production readiness.

What You Bring

Experience & Technical Leadership

• 12 years of mechanical product design experience ideally within ruggedized portable wearable or other compact electronic products with a proven track record taking hardware from concept through EVT/DVT/PVT and high-volume manufacturing.
• 5 years of technical leadership experience including providing technical direction to teams of 3 mechanical engineers.
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Mechanical Design & Ruggedization

• Deep experience designing plastic injection-molded stamped metal die-cast machined adhesive and bonded components and assemblies with strong proficiency in Creo or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Strong expertise in DFM/DFA tolerance analysis FEA prototyping and physical validation including designing to ruggedization standards such as MIL-STD-810 and IP66/IP68.
• Experience designing compact products around carry and wear ergonomics including belt- holster- or body-mounted form factors and one-handed operation.

Electro-Mechanical RF & Thermal Integration

• Experience integrating PCB/PCBA flex circuits batteries antennas and other electro-mechanical components within compact electronic devices.
• Experience designing wireless or connected hardware including antenna integration keep-out zones RF-transparent materials EMI/EMC shielding and mechanical considerations for FCC/IC certification.
• Experience developing passive thermal-management solutions and balancing battery power runtime size weight and thermal constraints.

Cross-Functional Development & Manufacturing

• Proven ability to preserve Industrial Design and UX intent while balancing mechanical electrical RF durability manufacturing and certification requirements.
• Experience partnering with external consultants vendors and manufacturing partners through DFM/DFA engineering builds and production ramp.
• Strong ability to translate product requirements into quantifiable engineering deliverables resolve competing design constraints and communicate technical decisions across cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to travel globally roughly once per month (15%) alongside domestic trips when required to support manufacturing and vendor operations.

This position offers a hybrid schedule requiring team members to work onsite at one of our regional hubs located in New York City Boston or Scottsdale Arizona - Tuesday through Friday.

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation support is available for qualified candidates who are currently based in the U.S. authorized to work for a U.S. employer and open to relocating closer to one of our regional hubs.
• Fully Remote Eligibility: Full-time remote eligibility will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to accommodate specific needs.

• Competitive salary and 401k 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

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

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.

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