Principal Systems Architect, Communications Hardware (Remote Eligible | Relocation Assistance Available)

Back to jobs Principal Systems Architect, Communications Hardware (Remote Eligible | Relocation Assistance Available) Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Apply Now 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that matter most. 911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology.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 Principal Hardware Systems Architect to own system architecture and technical integration across electrical, RF, mechanical, thermal, and power domains. Joining as a founding leader within the Axon 911 hardware team, you will define and drive the technical standards, architecture, and engineering processes that shape how our mission-critical hardware is designed, validated, and scaled to mass production.

You will partner closely with Electrical Engineering (EE), Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering, Software (SW) Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering (ME) leads to define system requirements, drive cross-functional design decisions, and ensure each subsystem comes together as a cohesive, production-ready device. When technical constraints compete, from antenna performance and enclosure design to thermal budgets and power delivery, you will be responsible for driving the system-level decision. What You’ll Do System Architecture & Design - Develop system architecture with consideration for industrial design, electrical design, RF integration, mechanical design, software, and product management. - Build system architectures, block diagrams, and interaction diagrams to guide implementation. - Analyze power, thermal, and computational budget constraints, and develop solutions that balance performance, size, and cost. - Lead concept studies with internal and external development teams and present outcomes and recommendations. Systems Requirements - Write and vet system requirements with clear, testable design targets for engineering and test teams. - Review and provide input on product requirements for next-generation devices. - Simulate and estimate subsystem capability against requirements. - Manage requirements and maintain traceability from PRD through V&V. Technical Leadership - Lead cross-discipline design reviews and organize cross-functional system reviews, building stakeholder buy-in. - Resolve competing engineering constraints and provide technical direction to EE, RF, and ME leads. Design verification, validation planning & risk mitigation - Own the system-level verification and validation strategy, catching integration risks before certification and production. - Perform risk analysis, develop mitigation strategies, and close the loop on design characterization and verification results. - Carry technical accountability for program schedule and risk, translating complex engineering tradeoffs into clear decisions for program and executive leadership.