Senior Mechanical Engineer I

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you take technical ownership of mechanical systems and assemblies — from early concept and architecture through prototyping, qualification, and production. You combine hands-on mechanical engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and technical leadership, actively shaping both our products and the way we engineer them.

Responsibilities

Own mechanical system and subsystem development across the full product lifecycle; Design durable mechanical solutions for fixed, portable, and mobile cUAS systems; Develop housings, structures, and mounting concepts with focus on thermal performance, weight, stiffness, and environmental robustness; Apply structural and thermal simulation (e.g. FEA, thermal analysis) to guide design decisions and validate concepts; Take a strong hands-on role in prototyping, testing, and iterative design improvements; Solve real-world hardware problems by identifying root causes and implementing practical, robust solutions; Work closely with electrical, RF, and systems engineers on mechanical-electrical integration; Collaborate with manufacturing partners on DFM/DFA, material selection, surface treatments, and production processes; Support qualification activities including temperature, shock, vibration, and environmental testing; Participate in design reviews, contribute to engineering guidelines, and continuously improve mechanical design standards; Act as a technical mentor, sharing knowledge and experience within the engineering team

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; Several years of experience in mechanical design and system integration for complex hardware products; Strong background in mechanical design for harsh or regulated environments; Experience with structural and thermal simulation tools (e.g. SolidWorks Simulation, Ansys, or comparable); Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks or equivalent) and production-ready technical drawings; Strong hands-on skills and confidence working with workshop tools and prototypes; Practical understanding of manufacturing processes and design for production; Proven problem-solving mindset, comfortable debugging real hardware issues; Experience supporting knowledge sharing, reviews, or mentoring within an engineering team; Clear communicator who enjoys ownership, collaboration, and technical depth

Benefits

Flexibility to work remotely on Mondays