Sr Dfx Engineering Program Manager II

Your Impact

Axon's aim is to aggressively develop and release the next generation of de-escalation devices. The NPI group is driving changes to ensure that new products can be built at scale with high yield and low cost, and we need highly skilled, motivated, technical engineers to set expectations and drive results from various internal and external factory and design teams. You’ll work with a wide range of functional teams and always have opportunities to make a meaningful impact across the organization.

What You’ll Do

Location: Onsite in Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ office
Reports to: Director, NPI Engineering
Direct Reports: None

Job Title: Sr Dfx Engineering Program Manager II

As a Sr DFx Engineering Program Manager II, you will play a key technical role with a specific focus on test engineering expertise in the development and launch of new products, supporting the Engineering Program Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure designs are testable and ready for scale. You’ll be deeply involved in prototype builds, factory readiness, and the development of automation and test systems—bringing a strong foundation in test engineering, design for test (DFT), and hands-on technical execution. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of product design, manufacturing, and automation—and enjoys getting into the details to make products scalable, efficient, and robust. In this role, you will be the subject matter expert in all things related to test; guiding design, developing in-house test strategies through local partners (such as manufacturing engineering or local equipment suppliers), and guiding and validating the work of CMs and JDMs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Engineering Program Manager in planning and executing builds through Axon’s Product Lifecycle (APL) including System Prototype (SP), Engineering Validation (EVT), Design Validation (DVT), and Production Validation (PVT).
• Drive design for testability (DFT) through proactive engagement with design engineering teams to define and implement test strategies early in the product development cycle.
• Define, architect, and validate end-to-end test strategies including ICT, functional test, system-level test, and end-of-line test solutions.
• Lead the development and qualification of scalable, reliable, and cost-effective test solutions including fixtures, software, and test plans.
• Oversee local and outsourced test development partners and ensure alignment with Axon test strategy and product requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and design teams to define test coverage, limits, and pass/fail criteria based on system and sub-system requirements.
• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) and data analysis to optimize test coverage, identify root causes of test failures, and improve yield.
• Validate and audit CM and JDM test development and execution for conformance to Axon standards.
• Track test readiness and test infrastructure deployment across internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform test data reviews, statistical analysis, and drive improvement initiatives to resolve test escapes, flakiness, and yield detractors.
• Support build readiness and factory ramp activities with test strategy execution, debug, and correlation to design intent.
• Generate technical documentation including test specifications, test reports, correlation studies, and summary presentations for leadership.
• Participate in risk analysis activities and contribute to PFMEA and related DFX documentation from a test engineering perspective.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field.
• 10 years of experience in NPI, manufacturing, or automation engineering (preferably in electronics, consumer hardware and automotive devices).
• Relevant product experience: robotics, radar sensing, lasers, active vision alignment, servos, military applications, projectiles, propulsion devices, and electronic ignition systems.
• Track record of successful product launches in a test engineering role, preferably in consumer electronics or related fields.
• Proficient in DFT principles, test plan creation, test fixture and software development, and debug methodologies.
• Experienced in SMT (surface mount technology), FATP (Final Assembly, Test and Packaging), flexible and rigid PCBAs, and Board-to-Board (B2B) electrical interfaces.
• Comfortable working closely with CMs/JDMs and overseeing test strategy execution and correlation.
• Strong communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting development builds and ramping test systems for mass production.
• Strong statistical proficiency, including DOE, GR&R, SPC, and test data analytics.
• Expertise in test engineering disciplines, such as:
• Electrical and functional test development and automation.
• Vision systems, robotics integration for test automation.
• End-of-line testing, ICT, boundary scan and system-level diagnostics.

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

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 141,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 225,600 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.

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