Technical Support Engineer

Axon; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Office snacks

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to provide 2nd- and 3rd-level support for Dedrone by Axon products. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software issues while maintaining strong customer communication and ownership.

Location options include Sterling, VA or Mesa, AZ, with travel as needed. The role requires a BS in CS or 5+ years' experience, plus deep network and Linux knowledge, cloud awareness, and RF basics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or 5+ years relevant work experience preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills at all levels to identify and resolve issues.
• Very good knowledge in networks and Linux.
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency.
• Ability to work well in a team and share knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills with non-technical customers.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Basic knowledge of RF technology and cloud computing solutions.
• Drone pilot license in future.
• Must pass CJIS background check and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete understanding of the Airspace Security Solutions by Dedrone by Axon.
• Provide 2nd- and 3rd-level support for the product family to field engineers and customers.
• Research and identify solutions to resolve software and hardware issues.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including account setup and network configuration.
• Take ownership of customer issues and see problems through to resolution.
• Track requests and issues to resolution within agreed time limits.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Networking

Linux

Communication

Teamwork

Travel

Cloud computing

RF technology

CJIS background

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

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.

Your Impact

The Technical Support Engineer provides 2ndand 3rdlevel support to Dedrone by Axon customers and partners worldwide. With your ability to research, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues, and with your excellent communication skills, you will continually innovate to ensure Dedrone by Axon is offering the best level of service to the customer's satisfaction. This is a customer focused, technical, hardware and software-related support position with responsibilities for meeting or exceeding performance and quality goals.

What You'll Do

Location: Sterling, VA or Mesa, AZ offices

Reports to: Director, Customer Support and Service - Dedrone by Axon

Direct Reports: 0

• Develop a complete understanding of the Airspace Security Solutions by Dedrone by Axon
• Provide 2ndand 3rdlevel support for the Dedrone by Axon Product Family to field engineers and customers
• Research and identify solutions to resolve software and hardware issues
• Diagnosing and troubleshoot technical issues, including account setup and network configuration
• Take ownership of customer issues reported and seeing problems through to resolution
• Track internal and external requests and technical issues to resolution, within agreed time limits
• Update, maintain and monitor our customer systems as a full service
• Ensure all requests and issues are properly logged
• Prioritize and manage several open issues at one time
• Document technical knowledge in form of notes and manuals
• Follow standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams
• Work with engineering and development teams to perform root cause analysis
• Take part in On-call Support and weekend coverage

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or 5+ years relevant work experience preferred
• Previous practical work experience in the field of customer support
• Excellent troubleshooting skills at all levels to be able to identify and quickly resolve issues
• Very good knowledge in networks and Linux
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency
• Ability to work well in a team and enjoy knowledge sharing
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide advice to non-technically aware customers
• Willing and able to travel
• Good knowledge about consumer UAV protocols and standards
• Basic knowledge and understanding of RF technology
• Basic understanding of cloud computing solutions
• Drone pilot license in future
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain confidential and highly sensitive information.
• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain US Government security clearance

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• 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.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on your benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range: $27.22 USD - $43.56 USD

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.

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