Senior Electrical Engineer II, Robotics

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 member of the Robotics Electrical Engineering team, you will drive and engage in innovative hands-on design, development, and testing of cutting-edge electronics that are integral to AXON Robotics Products. Your extensive technical expertise, deep understanding of engineering processes, genuine passion for technology, and a demonstrated ownership mindset will be instrumental to successful designs that exceed the rigorous requirements demanded by our customers. In this role, you will own the design, development, and verification of critical electronic circuits and systems, and collaborate with product engineering connections around the globe. Additionally, as an electrical engineering expert designing world-class products, your strong technical leadership skills will influence and grow junior engineering talent as you interact with and mentor others within the teams. Join a passionate engineering team dedicated to overcoming complex challenges, and help deliver technologies that positively impact Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and their surrounding communities.

Your Day-to-Day 

• Conduct research, propose, and develop innovative, industry-leading circuit designs for Axon Robotics products.
• Select, design, develop, and verify system circuitry and hardware aligned with project objectives and requirements
• Using schematic capture tools, design embedded Mixed-Signal electronic circuitry that integrates
• Team with PCB Design engineers to define, plan, implement, and inspect printed circuit board layout designs using Allegro or other layout tools
• Strong background in selection of new electrical parts and suppliers. Working with suppliers to select the best parts for your design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, technology partners, and manufacturing teams to oversee electronics development throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept to mass production
• Lead schematic and layout design inspections to improve the quality of design releases and product reliability
• Develop test methods and create test plans to evaluate and validate designs effectively
• Bring up, characterize, and debug systems and circuits using lab tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.
• Evaluate and document design outcomes, test results, and related information, then present findings to the design teams for review and further action
• Evaluate performance of circuits and assess compliance to product and regulatory requirements
• Optimize performance of electronics design using simulation tools and hands-on measurements
• Develop, evaluate, and help finalize assembly drawings, bill of materials, Geber files, and other design documentation needed for product release
• Partner with new product introduction team to develop and define test requirements documentation for PCBA board level testers and system functional test fixtures on the production line
• Knowledge sharing, mentoring and elevating skills of team members

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering discipline
• 9+ years of industry leading electronics design experience with emphasis on designing densely populated, tightly packaged, high-speed digital embedded systems, Qualcomm (or similar), high-speed memory, camera interfaces (MIPI), and digital buses (PCI, DDR, etc.)
• Highly proficient in engineering processes and expectations across all design phases, with the ability to lead hardware design and development from concept through to mass production release.
• Experienced system-level design engineer skilled in creating designs that meet product requirements. Proficient in collaborating with product and engineering teams to navigate design trade-offs and selections, ensuring a meticulous approach to minimize errors and deliver successful results
• Experience designing products for electromagnetic compatibility and protecting circuitry against electromagnetic interference and electrostatic discharge events. Familiar with typical EMI/ESD filtering and protection techniques, as well as snubber circuitry design.
• Good background in basic scripting (Python or similar). Use of scripting to help automate data collection, testing, documentation generation, etc.
• Collaborates effectively with firmware engineering to develop and debug embedded electronic systems
• Exceptional hands-on proficiency with electronics bring-up, characterization, and debug using laboratory tools: Oscilloscope, power supplies, multimeters, custom jigs, etc.
• Strong schematic design skills using industry leading design tools, including BOM development. Experience with Cadence/OrCAD desired
• Skilled in leading and collaborating with PCB and mechanical design engineers to develop PCB layouts that align with design requirements. Extensive experience in designing rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCBs, with a strong ability to identify optimal solutions that meet system design goals
• Experience designing and debugging products to pass regulatory standards (FCC, CE, IEC, etc.)
• Independent contributor capable of developing products within cross-functional and geographically diverse engineering teams
• Experience collaborating with and managing design partners and vendors
• Strong proficiency in documentation, analysis, and presentation tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Specific experience designing/specifying motors, drive circuitry, motor position/sensing circuitry, circuits for electronic speed controllers (ESC) and associated circuitry for drones is a plus

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

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.

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.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

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