Senior Electrical Engineer I

Axon; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Learning & Development programs

Snacks in offices

Job summary

Axon in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and prototype electronic systems for next-generation Drones and Robots. You will work on cutting-edge technology seeking to significantly reduce gun-related deaths, playing a crucial role in R&D.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering and have over 6 years of experience in electronics design, with skills in multi-layer PCB layouts and various EDA tools.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry-leading electronics design experience.
• Comfortable using test equipment like DMM and oscilloscope.
• Proficient in multi-layer PCB layouts.

Responsibilities

• Design schematic and PCBs, test and verify prototypes.
• Support manufacturing and follow up on design changes.
• Contribute to research and development of new products.

Skills

Embedded Electronics systems design

PCB layout

Testing equipment operation

Firmware development

Drones knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence OrCAD

DMM

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

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

You will contribute to Axon’s product line as part of the Axon Robotics team (formerly Sky‑Hero). We are building career‑defining, next‑generation Drones and Robots to help reach our Moonshot: cut gun‑related deaths between police and the public by 50% in 10 years. As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll contribute to advance Axon’s mission to Protect Life, by designing and prototyping electronic boards and systems for Mission‑Critical robots like UAVs, UGVs, etc. EDA tools include Altium Designer and Cadence OrCAD/Allegro. Using your knowledge and creativity you’ll solve challenging problems in Electronics Engineering, and you’ll design, assemble and debug electronics boards and prototypes, being a force of proposal in our R&D process.

What You’ll Do

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Reports to: Director of Engineering

• Participate in research and development of our next generation products
• Design schematic, PCBs, test, verify prototypes and assist the Firmware and Software Engineering Teams in bringing up new boards
• Design and build custom test systems for measuring the performance of our electronics systems
• Test and measure boards, multi‑board assemblies and electronic components such as batteries, motors, etc.
• Support manufacturing and follow up designs when changes are required due to component obsolescence or unavailability

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 6+ years of industry‑leading electronics design experience with emphasis on designing densely populated, tightly packaged, battery‑powered embedded systems.
• A passion and curiosity for designing Embedded Electronics systems
• Comfortable using test equipment such as DMM, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer
• Excellent hands‑on skills: able to assemble board prototypes with lab equipment
• Excellent all‑round electronics knowledge, from analog to digital
• Proficient doing multi‑layer PCB layouts and/or rigid‑flex designs
• Awareness of EMC and signal integrity issues and best practices as they relate to PCB design
• Knowledge of at least one EDA package: Altium Designer and/or Cadence OrCAD
• Knowledge of the C and Python programming languages for test firmware development
• Passion for Drones and Robots
• English proficiency required, French and or Dutch are a plus
• Any experience with the following is a plus:
  • BLDC motors and motor controllers
  • EMC compliance and certification
  • CE/RED and FCC legislation
  • Embedded Linux

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• 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.

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.