Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Simulation Lead

Axon; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

RSUs

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Wellness support

Snacks in the office

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Simulations in Scottsdale, AZ. Lead simulation efforts for next-generation Axon products from concept through production, developing and validating high-fidelity models of mechanical components and systems.

You will perform nonlinear static and dynamic analyses (impact, vibration, fatigue) and support design decisions with early analytical insight, collaborating with Mechanical, Electrical, Product, and Manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical simulation for complex products.
• Proficiency with industry simulation tools (ANSYS/Abaqus/LS-DYNA/HyperMesh).

Responsibilities

• Lead simulation efforts from concept to production for next-generation Axon products.
• Develop and validate high-fidelity models for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Perform nonlinear static and dynamic analyses including impact, vibration, and fatigue.
• Collaborate across Mechanical, Electrical, Product, and Manufacturing teams to guide design decisions using simulation.
• Correlate simulation results with lab testing to improve model accuracy and support design choices.
• Apply topology optimization and parametric studies to achieve lightweight, robust designs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

LS-DYNA

HyperMesh

Job description

Axon is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Simulations in Scottsdale, AZ. Lead simulation efforts for next-generation Axon products from concept through production, developing and validating high-fidelity models of mechanical components and systems.

You will perform nonlinear static and dynamic analyses (impact, vibration, fatigue) and support design decisions with early analytical insight, collaborating with Mechanical, Electrical, Product, and Manufacturing teams.