2027 US Mechanical Engineering Internship

Axon; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hybrid schedule

On-site collaboration

Job summary

Axon in Scottsdale, AZ offers a 2027 US Mechanical Engineering Internship. The role blends hands-on design with mentoring, expecting strong CAD skills and familiarity with prototyping. Interns join a hybrid schedule with on-site Tue-Fri and remote Mon.

The starting pay is USD $35 per hour, with a structured 12-week or longer semester framework. Scholars will present ideas to leadership, grow through regular 1:1s with a dedicated mentor, and contribute to public safety hardware and software

Qualifications

• Undergrad pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree and entering senior year.
• Experience with 3D CAD software; CAD class completed.
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment, 3D printing, and hand tools.
• Measurement/test coursework.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Creo/Pro-E.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end development of product features.
• Work with open source technologies and design reviews.
• Contribute to high-quality, high-performance engineering work.
• Engage daily with the team and mentor, and present ideas to leadership.
• Support on-site activities, including potential agency visits.

Skills

3D CAD

CAD software

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Communication

Education

Undergrad Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro-E

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

2027 US Mechanical Engineering Internship

Arizona, USA

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

As a Mechanical Engineer Intern,you have foundational mechanical engineering knowledge and a strong command of one or more 3D modeling programs (i.e. NX, Solidworks, Creo, etc). You have a passion for mechanical engineering or inclination for tinkering and coming up with innovative solutions to novel problems. You will grow rapidly by driving high impact features to new product development with coaching from your veteran teammates. This role will enable you to elevate your skills to the next level. As an intern, you will have regular 1:1s with your mentor, an experienced engineer on your team. You will get career advice through regular meetings with your manager, who is accountable for developing the careers of their reports. As part of your internship, you’ll get visibility by presenting your ideas, vision, and accomplishments to executive leadership. Join Forces in an exciting environment where you use your passion, experience, and analytical skills to help bring new solutions to public safety and leave a positive impact on the world.

Your Day-to-Day

• Owning and driving end-to-end development of product features
• Working with the latest open source technologies
• Participating in engineering design reviews and new concept brainstorming
• Ensuring that your work hits a high bar for quality and performance
• Daily involvement with all team activities, including team meetings, culture building, and company wide initiatives
• Opportunity for on-site agency visits, including ride alongs

Basic Qualifications

• Currently an undergrad student pursuing a Mechanical Engineering Degree going into senior year
• Experienced with 3D CAD software; have taken a CAD class at minimum
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment/3D printing/hand tool prototyping
• Measurement/Test Coursework
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with CREO/Pro-E

This role is based out of our Scottsdale, AZ office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

Please Note

• Strive for a full 12 weeks
• Semester interns: May 2027 – August 2027
• Quarter interns: June 2027 – August 2027

The starting hourly pay for this role is USD $35. The actual hourly pay is dependent upon many factors such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit http://www.axon.com/careers/benefits .

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.