Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Simulations

Building Automation Systems Supervisor - The Claremont Colleges Services; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

401(k) match

PTO

Parental leave

Medical plan

Job summary

Axon is seeking a senior mechanical simulation specialist to lead the development and validation of high-fidelity models for next-generation products. You will drive nonlinear analyses and tie simulation results to physical testing, collaborating across design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to influence durable and manufacturable designs.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in mechanical simulation for high-reliability products, with advanced tools like ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience applying mechanical simulation and engineering analysis to product development.
• Advanced proficiency with simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, nonlinear material behavior, fatigue, impact, vibration, numerical methods, and failure analysis.
• Demonstrated experience developing and validating simulation models through correlation with physical testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead simulation efforts for next-generation Axon products from concept development through production.
• Develop, validate, and maintain high-fidelity simulation models for mechanical components and complex system-level assemblies.
• Perform nonlinear static and dynamic analyses including impact, vibration, fatigue, drop, shock, and other mechanical loading conditions.
• Support simulation-driven product development by providing early analytical insight during concept development, prototyping, and product validation.
• Partner with Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, Product Management, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Quality & Reliability, Failure Analysis, and Test Engineering to influence product architecture through simulation-driven design.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

LS-DYNA

HyperMesh

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.

What You'll Do

• Lead simulation efforts for next-generation Axon products from concept development through production.
• Develop, validate, and maintain high-fidelity simulation models for mechanical components and complex system-level assemblies.
• Perform nonlinear static and dynamic analyses including impact, vibration, fatigue, drop, shock, and other mechanical loading conditions.
• Support simulation-driven product development by providing early analytical insight during concept development, prototyping, and product validation.
• Partner closely with Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, Product Management, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Quality & Reliability, Failure Analysis, and Test Engineering to influence product architecture through simulation-driven design. Correlate simulation results with laboratory testing to improve model accuracy and increase confidence in design decisions.
• Identify design risks early and provide actionable engineering recommendations that improve durability, reliability, manufacturability, and overall product performance.
• Apply topology optimization, parametric studies, and analytical methods to develop lightweight, robust, and manufacturable designs.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical reliability issues throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Present simulation results, technical findings, and design recommendations to cross-functional teams and engineering leadership.
• Continuously improve simulation methodologies, modeling standards, and best practices to accelerate product development.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience applying mechanical simulation and engineering analysis to product development for consumer electronics, aerospace, automotive, defense, robotics, public safety, or other high-reliability products.
• Advanced proficiency with simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, nonlinear material behavior, fatigue, impact, vibration, numerical methods, and failure analysis.
• Demonstrated experience developing and validating simulation models through correlation with physical testing.
• Experience performing system-level simulations for complex electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to translate simulation results into practical design recommendations that improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD tools and mechanical design principles.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance competing technical constraints through simulation, testing, and engineering judgment.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced product development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ruggedization standards such as MIL-STD-810 or equivalent environmental and reliability test methods.
• Experience with topology optimization, parametric optimization, and design optimization techniques.
• Experience performing steady-state and transient thermal analysis using finite element methods.
• Experience simulating complex fluid phenomena including computational fluid dynamics (CFD), gas dynamics, aerodynamics, and thermal-fluid systems.
• Experience analyzing or resolving electromagnetic and Multiphysics simulation problems.
• Experience with Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI), Immersed Computational Fluid Dynamics (ICFD), or coupled Multiphysics simulations.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools such as Python or MATLAB to streamline simulation workflows.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary, bonus, RSUs, and 401(k) with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Fitness programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness supportLearning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

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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