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.

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.

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.

Staff Mechanical Engineer, RF Communications Hardware (Relocation Assistance Available)

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Axon

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