Mechanical Engineer II

About this role

Axon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design and prototype mechanical systems for early-stage hardware products on the New Ventures team. You'll balance rapid iteration with manufacturable design, working hands-on to assess feasibility and production risk while collaborating across engineering disciplines.

What you'll do

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and enclosures for exploratory prototypes and small-batch products
• Create CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation supporting rapid iteration and manufacturing handoffs
• Select materials, manufacturing methods, and assembly approaches balancing speed, cost, durability, and learning goals
• Build, assemble, test, and troubleshoot physical prototypes using hands-on fabrication and external vendors
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify production risks and design tradeoffs
• Support Build-Measure-Learn cycles by documenting design decisions, test results, and manufacturing learnings

What they're looking for

• CAD modeling and drawing creation
• Design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly
• Mechanical design fundamentals (tolerances, materials, fastening, mechanisms)
• Prototyping and hands-on fabrication
• Manufacturing process knowledge (3D printing, CNC, sheet metal, injection molding)
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication
• Design tradeoff analysis
• Electronics integration experience

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (Scottsdale, AZ or Seattle, WA; Tuesday-Friday onsite)
• Mission-driven work supporting safety and justice
• Hands-on technical role with ownership and autonomy
• Collaboration with diverse engineering disciplines