Senior Mechanical Engineer I

<div class="content-intro"><h4><strong>Join Axon and be a Force for Good.</strong></h4> <p>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.<br><br>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.</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Your Impact</h3> <p>As a&nbsp;<strong>Senior Mechanical Engineer</strong>, you take technical ownership of mechanical systems and assemblies — from early concept and architecture through prototyping, qualification, and production. You combine <strong>hands-on mechanical engineering</strong>, <strong>strong problem-solving skills</strong>, and <strong>technical leadership</strong>, actively shaping both our products and the way we engineer them.</p> <h3>What You’ll Do</h3> <ul> <li>Own mechanical system and subsystem development across the full product lifecycle.</li> <li>Design durable mechanical solutions for <strong>fixed, portable, and mobile cUAS systems</strong>.</li> <li>Develop housings, structures, and mounting concepts with focus on <strong>thermal performance, weight, stiffness, and environmental robustness</strong>.</li> <li>Apply <strong>structural and thermal simulation</strong> (e.g. FEA, thermal analysis) to guide design decisions and validate concepts.</li> <li>Take a strong <strong>hands-on role</strong> in prototyping, testing, and iterative design improvements.</li> <li>Solve real-world hardware problems by identifying root causes and implementing practical, robust solutions.</li> <li>Work closely with electrical, RF, and systems engineers on <strong>mechanical-electrical integration</strong>.</li> <li>Collaborate with manufacturing partners on <strong>DFM/DFA</strong>, material selection, surface treatments, and production processes.</li> <li>Support qualification activities including <strong>temperature, shock, vibration, and environmental testing</strong>.</li> <li>Participate in <strong>design reviews</strong>, contribute to engineering guidelines, and continuously improve mechanical design standards.</li> <li>Act as a <strong>technical mentor</strong>, sharing knowledge and experience within the engineering team.</li> </ul> <h3>What You Bring</h3> <ul