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Axon

Builds weapons, cameras and software for police

Senior Mechanical Engineer I

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKassel, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Several years of experience in mechanical design and system integration for complex hardware products.
  • Strong background in mechanical design for harsh or regulated environments.
  • Experience with structural and thermal simulation tools such as SolidWorks Simulation, Ansys, or comparable tools.
  • Proficiency with computer-aided design tools such as SolidWorks or equivalent, and production-ready technical drawings.
  • Strong hands-on skills and confidence working with workshop tools and prototypes.
  • Practical understanding of manufacturing processes and design for production.
  • Proven problem-solving ability and comfort debugging real hardware issues.
  • Experience supporting knowledge sharing, reviews, or mentoring within an engineering team.

Responsibilities

  • Own mechanical system and subsystem development across the full product lifecycle.
  • Design durable mechanical solutions for fixed, portable, and mobile counter-uncrewed aerial systems.
  • Develop housings, structures, and mounting concepts focused on thermal performance, weight, stiffness, and environmental robustness.
  • Apply structural and thermal simulation, including finite element analysis and thermal analysis, to guide design decisions and validate concepts.
  • Take a hands-on role in prototyping, testing, and iterative design improvements.
  • Identify root causes of real-world hardware problems and implement practical, robust solutions.
  • Work closely with electrical, radio-frequency, and systems engineers on mechanical-electrical integration.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing partners on design for manufacturability, design for assembly, 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.
  • Act as a technical mentor by sharing knowledge and experience within the engineering team.

About the Company

Axon

Builds weapons, cameras and software for police

Axon builds public safety technology for police, emergency responders and security teams, combining connected devices with software that manages their work. Its TASER weapons and body cameras link field equipment to a cloud platform used throughout an investigation. Agencies use Axon Evidence to store recordings, control access and share case material with prosecutors, while its records and real-time operations tools organize reports and coordinate responses. Axon earns money from device sales and subscriptions that combine software, equipment upgrades and support over multiple years. Founded in 1993, Axon is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ
Founded
1993

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