Senior Mechanical Engineer I

About this role

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 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 p nbsp; /p 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, ment