Senior Mechanical Design Engineer San Francisco, California, United States San Francisco, California

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.

Your Impact

Axon is committed to improving public safety by developing cutting-edge, innovative technologies. Known for developing the original TASER De-Escalation Device, the Axon engineering team is tasked with continual excellence to keep the organization at the forefront of the market.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineers at Axon have full design ownership over next generation life-saving technology from conceptualization through production, whose work is highly visible to even the most senior executives. Your 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
Reports to: Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager

• Drive innovative product development from conceptualization through 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 7-10+ 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 and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• 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

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.

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.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

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