Mechanical Design Engineer II

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

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, growing 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 have full design ownership over next- generation life- saving technology from conceptualization through production, with work highly visible to senior executives.

Successful collaboration with product managers, electrical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing teams is vital to the team’s success and ensuring public safety 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 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 3 years of product design experience in high- end consumer electronic products
• Proficiency with Creo or similar 3D CAD software
• Knowledge of plastic injection- molded, stamped metal, die- cast, and machined parts design
• Familiarity with adhesives and bonded joint design
• Experience designing for 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, emphasizing part/assembly tolerance management for robust designs in high- volume manufacturing
• Ability to interpret product requirements and translate into quantifiable engineering deliverables
• Experience preserving industrial design artistic 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 401(k) 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
• Snacks in our offices

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.

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