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><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> <p><strong>Work Location: </strong>This role is based out of our Kassel office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.</p> <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> <li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.</li> <li>Several years of experience in <strong>mechanical design and system integration</strong> for complex hardware products.</li> <li>Strong background in <strong>mechanical design for harsh or regulated environments</strong>.</li> <li>Experience with <strong>structural and thermal simulation tools</strong> (e.g. SolidWorks Simulation, Ansys, or comparable).</li> <li>Proficiency with <strong>CAD tools</strong> (e.g. SolidWorks or equivalent) and production-ready technical drawings.</li> <li>Strong <strong>hands-on skills</strong> and confidence working with workshop tools and prototypes.</li> <li>Practical understanding of <strong>manufacturing processes</strong> and design for production.</li> <li>Proven <strong>problem-solving mindset</strong>, comfortable debugging real hardware issues.</li> <li>Experience supporting <strong>knowledge sharing, reviews, or mentoring</strong> within an engineering team.</li> <li>Clear communicator who enjoys ownership, collaboration, and technical depth.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Important Notes</strong></p> <p><em>The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions ass