Senior Electrical Engineer

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.

Your Impact 

As a Senior Member of Axon's Video Electrical Engineering team, you will lead the design, development, and testing of advanced electronics critical to cutting-edge video products and related devices. Your extensive technical expertise, strong understanding of engineering processes, and passion for technology will drive the creation of innovative solutions that exceed the rigorous demands of our customers.

In this role, you will:

• Own the design of critical electronic circuits and systems.
• Collaborate globally with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver world-class products.
• Mentor and inspire junior engineers, fostering technical growth across the team.
• Join a dynamic team of innovators dedicated to solving complex challenges, delivering technologies that empower Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and their communities.

 

Your Day-to-Day 

• Research, propose, and develop innovative, industry leading circuit designs for Axon’s future-generation video products, wired and wireless devices, and/or low power accessories. 
• Lead project team EE’s and design partners, joining forces to achieve successful completion of hardware objectives.
• Use OrCAD to create embedded mixed-signal circuit schematics, integrating components like application processors, image sensors, high speed memory, high speed digital communication buses, RF transceivers, power supplies, battery charging systems, and more. 
• Partner with PCB Design engineers to define, review, and optimize printed circuit board layout designs using Allegro or other layout tools
• Bring up, characterize, optimize, and debug systems and circuits using lab tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.
• Team up with RF Engineers to integrate and validate critical RF circuitry for wirelessly connected devices.
• Assess design outcomes, test results, and related information and present findings to design team and management.
• Enhance design performance through simulation, measurement, and iteration to meet product, system, and regulatory requirements. 
• Develop, evaluate, and finalize Bill of Materials and other design documentation needed for product release.
• Share knowledge, guide team members, and help elevate the team’s technical capabilities.

 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering discipline

• 7+ years of industry embedded electronics design experience with a major focus on designing high-speed, high-density, portable, battery-powered devices, robotics, or low-power vehicular embedded circuits. 

• Creative and passionate about innovative design and cutting-edge technology

• Demonstrated ownership of embedded electronics design across multiple subsystems, such as:

• Microcontroller and high-speed applications processors

• Image sensors or image sensor modules

• High speed memory subsystems (DDR4, DDR5, eMMC, xMCP)

• Power delivery networks (SMPS, LDO, PMIC)

• Lithium batteries and charging circuitry

• Audio subsystems (Codec, Mics, Speakers)

• RF integration (GNSS, BT, LTE, 5G)

• High- and low-speed wired interfaces (Ethernet, USB3.x, I2C, SPI, UART)

• Sensor integration (IMU, Radar, TOF)

• Rigid, Flex, and Rigid-Flex PCB design

• Skilled in high-speed, high-density hardware design, including system architecture development, component selection, schematic design, PCB layout management, design verification testing and debug. 

• Proficient leading electronics design and development from concept to mass production

• Experience with technical oversight of design partners, ODMs, and JDMs leading to successful electronics design.

• Strong proficiency with point of load power supply design and optimization (Switch mode, linear regulators), PMIC integration, power tree development, and power consumption analysis

• Experience with Lithium batteries and battery charging circuit design

• Experience with RF transceiver integration including LTE, Wi-Fi, and GNSS.

• Exceptional hands-on proficiency with electronics bring-up, characterization, and debug using laboratory tools: Oscilloscope, power supplies, multimeters, and custom jigs

• Strong schematic design proficiency using industry leading design tools, including BOM development. Experience with Cadence/OrCAD is preferred.

• Collaborates effectively with PCB engineers to deliver successful PCB designs for multilayer HDI rigid, rigid-flex and flex boards. Experience with Allegro Viewer a plus.

• Experienced in designing electronics to pass regulatory standards (FCC, CE, IEC, etc).

• Independent contributor capable of developing products within cross-functional and geographically diverse engineering teams

• Solid skills with documentation, analysis, and presentations tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

 

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.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.