Staff Mechanical Engineer, Communications​ Hardware (Remote Eligible | Relocation Assistance Available)

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. 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. About Axon 911 Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together, we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer—helping public safety agencies move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most. 911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a job—it means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world. Your Impact 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. You will partner closely with Industrial Design (ID), Electrical Engineering (EE), Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering, Product Management, and manufacturing teams to translate product requirements into robust, production-ready mechanical designs. You will balance competing constraints across durability, sealing, antenna and RF performance, thermal management, battery integration, size, weight, ergonomics, and industrial design while driving designs from early concepts through mass production. What You’ll Do 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. RF, Antenna & Industrial Design Integration - Partner with RF and electrical engineers to integrate antennas and wireless systems, including antenna placement, keep-out zones, RF-transparent material selection, and EMI/EMC shielding. - Develop mechanical structures compatible with RF performance and FCC/IC certification requirements. - Partner closely with Industrial Design to preserve product aesthetics, ergonomics, and UX intent without compromising durability, sealing, thermal performance, RF performance, or manufacturability.