Senior Radio Frequency Engineer II

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys 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 youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

JOIN AXON AND BE A FORCE FOR GOOD

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys 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 youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Our mission is to protect life.

Were out to make the world a safer place by solving big problems and taking on the public safety challenges of our time. From our companys inception building TASER devices to a full suite of hardware and software solutions we are focused on providing police agencies with state-of-the-art devices and services they need to successfully serve and protect the next few years were going to eliminate the burden of paperwork in policing so officers can increase the time they spend building relationships and serving in their communities. Well put video at the heart of police records so our justice system can get to the truth faster. And we wont stop innovating until the bullet is rendered obsolete.

Its a big mission but its one well pursue relentlessly every single day.

Details:

Location: On-site 4 days per week at one of our US hubs (Scottsdale Boston San Francisco Atlanta or Seattle)

YOUR IMPACT

As a Senior RF Engineer II on the Wireless & Connectivity Center of Excellence (CoE) team you will lead the design and development of advanced wireless connectivity solutions across Axons product portfolio including Body-Worn Cameras in-vehicle systems wearables and other next-generation platforms.

You will own RF architecture and implementation across a broad range of wireless technologies from integration of Wi-Fi Bluetooth combo modules to detailed chip-down cellular designs spanning PCB layout RF routing matching networks and antenna port optimization. Your deep expertise in LTE 5G Wi-Fi Bluetooth GNSS and related wireless systems will be applied to hands-on design validation and performance optimization of mission-critical video and communications products serving law enforcement public safety and enterprise customers.

You will leverage your technical depth disciplined engineering approach passion for wireless innovation and strong ownership mindset to deliver robust high-performance designs that meet the demanding reliability and coexistence requirements of real-world public safety environments.

In addition to leading complex RF circuit designs you will collaborate closely with cross-functional global engineering teams spanning industrial design hardware firmware mechanical manufacturing and regulatory to deliver world-class products at scale. As a senior technical contributor you will influence architectural decisions drive best practices in RF design and validation and mentor engineers to elevate the overall technical capability of the organization.

This role offers the opportunity to apply and expand your expertise while contributing to technologies that directly enhance public safety operational effectiveness and community trust.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Lead the RF design and integration of high-performance wireless subsystems for compact battery-powered portable and vehicular products (drones automotive-mounted systems mobile devices action cameras)
• Actively contribute to the hands on design and optimization of chip-down RF circuitry and integrated modules for technologies such as LTE 5G GNSS Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies ensuring robust performance across complex multi-radio systems
• Own the RF system architecture and execution from concept through mass production collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including electrical mechanical and software engineering
• Partner with antenna engineers to select evaluate and integrate antenna solutionsprinted PCB or metalinto high-density product designs
• Conduct RF system debugging interference mitigation and receiver desense analysis to optimize real-world performance
• Drive PCB layout for RF integrity performing detailed layout reviews and driving design recommendations to ensure optimal wireless performance
• Oversee technical deliverables from design partners managing schedules and ensuring engineering quality throughout the product lifecycle
• Characterize test and validate RF performance using lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers network analyzers radio testers and RF chambers
• Conduct real-world RF field testing to validate wireless performance capture KPIs and troubleshoot connectivity performance issues
• Translate product-level wireless performance requirements into actionable RF specifications and test plans
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building internal RF engineering best practices

What youll bring

• Minimum Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 912 years designing integrating and optimizing wireless RF solutions for battery-powered and vehicular embedded products deployed in real-world environments (e.g. drones automotive-mounted systems mobile devices action cameras)
• 5 years designing and integrating chip-down cellular RF circuits (e.g. LTE 5G Cat-4 and above)
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-transceiver wireless system architecture RF circuit design and system integration across 4G 5G multi-band Wi-Fi Bluetooth GNSS technologies as a minimum.
• Proven experience as a Lead embedded RF Engineer personally driving RF architecture schematic design integration debug and validation from concept through mass production
• Proficient in providing technical oversight of RF design partners including design reviews and ownership of day-to-day technical interactions
• Proven ability to own and drive multiple complex wireless projects balancing architectural trade-offs execution risk and delivery timelines
• Strong cross-functional system-level understanding of the challenges and trade-offs involved in the real-world integration of multiple RF transceivers within complex high-density mobile wearable and vehicular embedded systems
• Significant practical experience with RF debugging interference analysis coexistence challenges and receiver de-sense mitigation
• Strong hands-on proficiency with RF measurement equipment characterization and test methodologies and evaluation criteria required to ensure robust and reliable wireless performance
• Strong schematic design experience preferably using Cadence / OrCAD
• Demonstrated ability to guide PCB layout for wireless designs perform detailed layout reviews and issue actionable design recommendations
• Solid understanding of antenna theory antenna structures selection trade-offs and performance requirements within constrained embedded platforms
• Familiarity with industry standards and regional regulatory certification processes relevant to RF design (e.g. 3GPP PTCRB GCF FCC ETSI)
• Experience operating within global cross-functional engineering teams including mentoring and technical guidance of junior engineers
• Strong documentation communication and technical presentation skills

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with Qualcomm RF chipsets diagnostic and characterization tools (e.g. QXDM QRCT QCAT)
• Experience with antenna design and integration including PCB printed or metal antenna implementations
• Experience using RF simulation and analysis tools to inform design trade-offs performance prediction and optimization

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

Dont meet every single requirement Thats 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 youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt 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

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