Mechanical Engineer II

About this role

Axon seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to design and prototype mechanical systems for early-stage hardware products on the New Ventures team. You'll balance rapid prototyping with manufacturable design, working hands-on to assess feasibility and production risk for innovative concepts that may transition to small-batch production.

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, test, and troubleshoot physical prototypes using hands-on fabrication and external vendors
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify production risks and design tradeoffs
• Document design decisions, test results, and manufacturing learnings to support team decision-making

What they're looking for

• CAD proficiency (parts, assemblies, tolerance-critical drawings)
• Mechanical design fundamentals (tolerances, materials, fastening, mechanisms)
• Design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly principles
• Hands-on prototyping and fabrication experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (3D printing, CNC, sheet metal, injection molding)
• Design tradeoff evaluation and problem-solving
• Technical documentation and communication
• Integration of mechanical and electronic systems