Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer I (Onsite)

Axon; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

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 is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test systems for its production lines at the Phoenix site. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to define test strategies and implement scalable solutions, driving reliability and throughput.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in test engineering, strong LabVIEW and TestStand experience, and a track record in scaling test systems from prototype to mass

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in test engineering for electronic hardware
• 5+ years hands-on LabVIEW experience for complex test systems
• 2+ years (ideally 4+ years at senior level) with NI TestStand for automated test executive systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics and design, build, debug, and optimize custom test fixtures
• Solid understanding of manufacturing test methods for digital and analog electronics
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Passion for Axon’s mission and impactful products

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test systems for manufacturing lines using LabVIEW and TestStand
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to define test strategies
• Improve test coverage, reliability, and speed to meet Axon’s quality goals
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by scaling test systems from prototype to mass production
• Troubleshoot test issues and perform root cause analysis
• Generate detailed test documentation and train technicians and operators
• Create Statements of Work (SOW) and specifications for third party integrators
• Perform design reviews and software audits with third party integrators
• Collaborate on mechanical fixture design
• Analyze test data and provide feedback to engineering and quality teams
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in production environments

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

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.

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

Your Impact

As a Manufacturing Test Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the quality and performance of the devices that help save lives and keep communities safer. You’ll develop and support advanced automated test systems used in the production of our cutting‑edge body‑worn cameras, smart weapons, and other connected devices. Your work will directly impact our ability to scale with quality, reliability, and speed.

What You’ll Do

Location: Onsite at our Pinnacle location in Phoenix, AZ

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Video

Direct Reports: N/A

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test systems for Axon’s manufacturing lines, leveraging LabVIEW and TestStand
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing—to define test strategies and implement scalable solutions
• Drive continuous improvement in test coverage, reliability, and efficiency to meet Axon’s quality and throughput goals
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by developing and deploying test systems that scale from prototype to mass production
• Troubleshoot complex test issues and perform root cause analysis on hardware and system‑level failures
• Generate detailed test documentation and support the training of technicians and operators
• Create Statements of Work (SOW) and other technical specifications for third party integrators.
• Perform design reviews, software audits and acceptance testing with third party integrators.
• Collaborate on mechanical fixture design.
• Analyze test data, generate reports, and provide feedback to engineering and quality teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in test engineering, with a proven track record in developing and leading automated test solutions for electronic hardware, preferably in manufacturing environments
• 5+ years of advanced, hands‑on experience with LabVIEW for complex test and measurement systems, including architecture design, reusable code modules, real‑time data acquisition, instrument drivers, user interfaces, and integration with external hardware.
• 2+ years (ideally 4+ years at senior level) of experience with NI TestStand for architecting, sequencing, deploying, and maintaining automated test executive systems; strong proficiency in custom step types, code modules, process models, report generation, and database integration.
• Ability to read, interpret, and critique electrical schematics; design, build, debug, and optimize custom test fixtures of medium complexity; troubleshoot hardware faults at component and system levels to root cause; ensure fixture reliability, repeatability, and safety in production environments for a range of electronic products.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing test methods for digital and analog electronics
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration abilities
• Passion for Axon’s mission and a desire to work on impactful, real‑world products

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.

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.

Important Notes

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.

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