Your Impact

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.

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineers at Axon have full design ownership over next generation life-saving technology from conceptualization through production, who's work is highly visible to even the most senior executives. our passionate leadership and 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.
What You'll Do

Location: San Francisco, CA

• 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 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

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 9 years of product design experience in high-end consumer electronic products
• Proficiency with Creo or similar 3D CAD software
• Knowledge in the design of plastic injection molded, stamped metal, die-cast, and machined parts
• 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 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

Benefits that Benefit You

• 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

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

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range

$142,312-$227,700 USD

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.

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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

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