Mechanical Engineer II

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 design ownership over next generation life-saving technology from conceptualization through production, delivering work that is highly visible to even the most senior executives. Strong 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.

Work Location: This role is based out of our San Francisco office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

• Drive innovative product development from conceptualization through manufacturing
• Utilize creative problem solving skills to develop, prototype and prove concepts for subsystem and system level designs
• Build and test high-fidelity subsystem and full system 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
• Minimum 2+ years of product design experience in high-end consumer electronic products
• Proficiency with Creo or similar 3D CAD software
• Knowledge and experience designing for typical production processes, including plastic injection molding, stamped sheet metal, die-casting, and CNC machining
• Familiarity with adhesives and bonded joint design
• Experience designing for a high level of dust/water ingress protection
• 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
• Ability to interpret product requirements and translate into quantifiable engineering deliverables
• Experience preserving Industrial Design intent
• Effective communication and 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

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.

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