Senior Hardware Integrity Engineer (AI/ML Validation)

Idaho Society of Professional Engineers; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision plans

Fitness programs

Wellness support

Learning & development

Snacks in offices

Job summary

Axon seeks a Sr. Engineer II, Product Integrity, to lead advanced validation for high-risk hardware programs including body-worn cameras and sensors.

You will own validation strategy, design comprehensive test plans, and drive data-driven decisions using AI/ML and modeling to shorten cycle times. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with Hardware, Firmware, Quality, and Manufacturing, and define standards for validation procedures and data infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree a plus).
• 12+ years of experience in hardware test, validation, or reliability engineering.
• Demonstrated track record leading validation for complex electromechanical or electronic hardware products through mass production.
• Hands‑on experience applying AI/ML, statistical modeling, or simulation to optimize test strategy and reduce cycle time.
• Deep expertise in environmental and reliability test methods (HALT/HASS, vibration, thermal, ingress, drop/shock, EMC) and the standards that govern them (MIL-STD-810, IEC 60529, IEC/EN 62368, ISO, ASTM).
• Strong software/scripting skills (Python or similar) for test automation, data pipelines, and modeling tools.
• Experience leading failure analysis and root-cause investigations on ambiguous, cross-disciplinary hardware issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with a track record of influencing technical direction with senior engineering and program leadership.
• Experience with connected/IoT hardware, wearables, or public safety technology is a plus.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own validation strategy and execution for the technically complex hardware programs from requirements through prototype and production release.
• Design, plan, and execute validation test plans covering functional, environmental, EMC/EMI, reliability, and safety testing.
• Advance testing methodology by introducing AI/ML-driven analysis, predictive modeling, and simulation to identify failure modes earlier.
• Build and champion tools and models that optimize test coverage and shorten validation timelines.
• Support Failure Analysis and Root Cause Analysis with cross-disciplinary teams to drive corrective actions.
• Set technical standards for Validation Test Procedures, test automation, and data infrastructure.
• Partner with multiple engineering teams to shape test strategy and reliability requirements at the program level.
• Represent Product Integrity in technical reviews and influence design decisions with data-driven risk assessments.
• Mentor Sr. Engineers and Technicians on advanced test methods and emerging tools.
• Evaluate and pilot new test technologies and AI/modeling tools for adoption across the team.

Skills

Validation strategy

AI/ML-driven analysis

Test automation

Statistical modeling

Python scripting

Failure analysis

Root-cause investigations

Data-driven decision making

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

12+ years hardware test/validation/reliability engineering

Tools

Python

Digital twins

DOE

Job description

Axon seeks a Sr. Engineer II, Product Integrity, to lead advanced validation for high-risk hardware programs including body-worn cameras and sensors.

You will own validation strategy, design comprehensive test plans, and drive data-driven decisions using AI/ML and modeling to shorten cycle times. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with Hardware, Firmware, Quality, and Manufacturing, and define standards for validation procedures and data infrastructure.