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About the Role

Axon 911 is creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer. Joining this team means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world. We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer, Communications Hardware to own the mechanical design and development of next-generation, mission-critical hardware from concept through high-volume production.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
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.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms 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.

Skills

Mechanical Design
Product Development
Ruggedized Hardware
Wireless Communication
Plastic Injection Molding
Stamped Metal
Die Casting
Machining
Adhesives
Bonded Joints
FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
Tolerance Analysis
Prototyping
Physical Testing
MIL-STD-810
IP66/IP68
Ergonomics
Electro-mechanical Integration
RF Integration
Antenna Integration
EMI/EMC Shielding
Thermal Management
DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability/Assembly)
Creo (or comparable 3D CAD)
Creo
3D CAD

Location

New York City
Boston
Scottsdale, Arizona

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time
Remote

Experience Level

Staff
12+ years of mechanical product design experience
5+ years of technical leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

$108,750—$165,000 USD

Benefits

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
Snacks in our offices
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.

About the Company

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.
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 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.
Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers. If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to recruitingops@axon.com.