Mechanical Engineer
Posted 27 Feb 2026
Advertised as “Senior Mechanical Engineer I”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Level
- I
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyMechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
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.
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.
Your Impact
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you take technical ownership of mechanical systems and assemblies — from early concept and architecture through prototyping, qualification, and production. You combine hands-on mechanical engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and technical leadership, actively shaping both our products and the way we engineer them.
What You’ll Do
Work Location: 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.
- Own mechanical system and subsystem development across the full product lifecycle.
- Design durable mechanical solutions for fixed, portable, and mobile cUAS systems.
- Develop housings, structures, and mounting concepts with focus on thermal performance, weight, stiffness, and environmental robustness.
- Apply structural and thermal simulation (e.g. FEA, thermal analysis) to guide design decisions and validate concepts.
- Take a strong hands-on role in prototyping, testing, and iterative design improvements.
- Solve real-world hardware problems by identifying root causes and implementing practical, robust solutions.
- Work closely with electrical, RF, and systems engineers on mechanical-electrical integration.
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners on DFM/DFA, material selection, surface treatments, and production processes.
- Support qualification activities including temperature, shock, vibration, and environmental testing.
- Participate in design reviews, contribute to engineering guidelines, and continuously improve mechanical design standards.