Mechanical Design Engineer II - Systems & Prototyping

Axon; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave for all

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Snacks in our offices

Job summary

Axon in Sterling, VA is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to drive innovative product development from concept through manufacturing.

You will own mechanical design, perform high‑fidelity prototype work and ensure durability and reliability across environments. You will collaborate with product, electrical, industrial design and manufacturing teams, apply CAD tools, conduct heat transfer and structural analyses, and document specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in mechanical design and system integration.
• Proficiency in CAD software for 3D modeling and detailed drawings.
• Hands-on prototyping and fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovative product development from concept through manufacturing.
• Lead ideation of subsystem and system level designs.
• Create and evaluate high-fidelity prototypes.
• Perform mechanical analyses to verify function and durability.
• Collaborate with domestic and international stakeholders.
• Document specifications and production processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

System integration

Engineering principles

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

3D printing

EMI/Heat transfer analysis tools

ESP32

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Job description

Axon in Sterling, VA is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to drive innovative product development from concept through manufacturing.

You will own mechanical design, perform high‑fidelity prototype work and ensure durability and reliability across environments. You will collaborate with product, electrical, industrial design and manufacturing teams, apply CAD tools, conduct heat transfer and structural analyses, and document specifications.