Senior Mechanical Engineer, Communications Hardware

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and 401k

PTO

Parental leave

Health plans

Fitness programs

Wellness support

Learning & development

Snacks in office

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer, Communications Hardware to own the mechanical design of next‑gen rugged wireless devices from concept through mass production. You will work cross‑functionally with ID, EE, RF, Product, and manufacturing to translate requirements into robust, production‑ready solutions.

This role offers a hybrid schedule with onsite hubs in New York City, Boston, or Scottsdale, Arizona.

Qualifications

• 12+ years mechanical product design experience in ruggedized electronics.
• 5+ years technical leadership experience, including leading teams of 3+ mechanical engineers.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design from concept through high-volume production for compact, ruggedized, wireless-connected hardware.
• Balance product requirements across size, weight, durability, sealing, thermal performance, RF performance, manufacturability, and cost.
• Design complex components and assemblies using plastic injection molding, stamped metal, die casting, machining, adhesives, and bonded joints.
• Build and validate prototypes via FEA, tolerance analysis, and physical testing.
• Design for demanding field environments with IP66/IP68 protection.
• Own electro-mechanical integration across PCB/PCBA, batteries, antennas, and other components.
• Develop passive thermal-management solutions for compact form factors.
• Design for carry and wear ergonomics including belt/holster/body-mounted form factors.
• Partner with RF and electrical engineers to integrate antennas and wireless systems while preserving aesthetics and durability.
• Translate product requirements into measurable engineering deliverables and validation targets.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support manufacturing and vendor operations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Technical leadership

Creo CAD

DFM/DFA

RF integration

Thermal management

Tolerance analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Prototyping & testing

Ruggedization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

FEA software

Job description

Axon is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer, Communications Hardware to own the mechanical design of next‑gen rugged wireless devices from concept through mass production. You will work cross‑functionally with ID, EE, RF, Product, and manufacturing to translate requirements into robust, production‑ready solutions.

This role offers a hybrid schedule with onsite hubs in New York City, Boston, or Scottsdale, Arizona.