Mission Engineer Seattle
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Seattle, WA - USA
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Job Summary
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.
Your Impact
This isnt a relationship management role its an ownership role. Sharp. Adaptable. Unstoppable.
You wont wait to be asked. Youll identify whats broken before it becomes a problem build solutions that didnt exist yesterday and earn the kind of trust that makes you indispensable to the agency and to Axon.
In this embedded agency-facing role you will serve as the primary owner of customer outcomes within a strategic account accountable for the end-to-end lifecycle of Axons ecosystem. You combine deep technical expertise builder instinct operational leadership and executive presence to help agencies transform how they operate not just adopt software.
Agencies dont need another vendor. They need a partner who changes how the work gets done. As a Mission Engineer you are mission-anchored: success is measured by the agencys operational outcomes not product health alone. You will proactively diagnose workflow friction design and build compliant solutions within Axons responsible innovation framework and drive adoption of what you create while sitting face-to-face with the people doing the work.
Acting as a trusted advisor and onsite partner you bring together deployment technical execution workflow optimization AI-enabled capabilities adoption and executive engagement into one cohesive customer experience. You create feedback loops that influence product strategy reusable playbooks and future platform capabilities.
The result: measurable mission outcomes stronger partnerships accelerated adoption and continuous learning that improves both customer success and Axons products.
What Youll Do
This role is intentionally undefined in the day-to-day. Priorities shift with agency mission tempo operational crises and emerging opportunities. If you need a fixed playbook to succeed this isnt the role for yo
Lifecycle Ownership
- Lead end-to-end lifecycle execution across deployment adoption optimization operational transformation and ongoing success for strategic accounts
- Serve as the primary point of accountability for customer outcomes and operational success not a coordinator of other teams work
Operational Transformation
- Assess customer workflows identify operational bottlenecks before they become escalations and recommend process improvements that drive measurable outcomes
- Help customers redesign how work gets done through technology automation and AI-enabled capabilities
- Move from reactive problem-solving to proactive outcome design arriving with a point of view not a blank notepad
Technical Leadership & Building
- Support multi-product program delivery across hardware software digital evidence AI solutions and integrated workflows
- Proactively design and build AI-enabled workflow solutions within Axons responsible innovation framework creating compliant reusable tools that extend platform value and improve operational outcomes
- Ship working automations integrations and tools not slideware. Build prove then generalize what works for reuse across accounts
- Provide onsite technical troubleshooting and coordinate root-cause resolution across Product Engineering Support and Services teams
- Ensure successful integration of Axon solutions into customer environments and workflows
AI & Workflow Optimization
- Drive adoption of AI-powered capabilities across the Axon ecosystem through hands-on enablement and built solutions
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency decision-making and operational outcomes through AI-enabled workflows
- Help customers understand and implement new ways of working enabled by emerging technologies then measure whether those changes stick
Executive & Customer Leadership
- Build trusted relationships with command staff agency leadership and operational stakeholders and hold the room when it matters
- Lead QBRs EBRs mission reviews and strategic planning discussions
- Help customers define success metrics and measure progress against mission objectives
- Capture baseline metrics before major deployments so impact can be proven not assumed
Product & Market Intelligence
- Capture customer insights workflow patterns adoption barriers and operational challenges from the field
- Share field intelligence with Product and Engineering teams to influence future roadmap decisions
- Contribute to reusable playbooks best practices and operational frameworks turning one-off builds into scalable assets
Growth & Expansion
- Identify opportunities to deepen adoption and expand customer value based on demonstrated operational impact
- Partner with Sales to support long-term account strategy and expansion readiness
Performance & Outcomes
- Track and support customer success metrics including time-to-first-production-use depth of adoption by role and site program health workflow improvements and mission outcomes
- Support Sales Post-Sales onboarding and handoff helping establish goals success criteria and accountability from day one
Embedded Engagement
- Maintain a consistent onsite presence (approximately 3-4 days/week) to stay closely connected to agency operations and evolving needs
What You Bring
Required
- Experience in customer-facing technical roles program management operational transformation or complex deployment environments (typically 8 years though we encourage applicants with varied experience to apply)
- Former law enforcement or military experience preferred but not required
- A proven drive to help mission-critical organizations adopt new technologies transform how they operate and deliver outcomes that matter not passive interest but relentless commitment to changing how teams work
- Demonstrated ability to build: you have shipped working automations integrations AI-enabled tools or technical solutions AI-assisted is not a substitute for actually building
- Comfort working across technical and operational domains including hardware software networking cloud services AI-enabled technologies or integrated systems
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders including command staff in paramilitary mission-critical environments
- Experience supporting cross-functional programs or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Ability to understand both technical systems and the operational environments in which they are used
- A thoughtful problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity identify patterns and prioritize effectively you thrive when the path isnt defined and the requirements change weekly
- Ability to work independently with full ownership mentality while collaborating closely with Product Engineering Sales Support and Services teams
- Commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and building trusted partnerships
- Ability to obtain and maintain CJIS compliance and adhere to security standards
Preferred
- Experience in public safety law enforcement corrections or other mission-critical operational environments
- Familiarity with Records Evidence digital workflows AI-enabled platforms or integrated public safety ecosystems
- Experience translating field insights into reusable tools playbooks or product requirements
- Background in forward-deployed engineering solutions architecture or operational transformation at scale
We recognize that candidates may bring strengths from different backgrounds and experiences. If your experience aligns closely with this role we encourage you to apply.
This role is for builders who earn trust in the room not for those looking for a predictable schedule or narrowly defined responsibilities. Every week looks different. Thats the job.
Location: This position is based out of the greater Seattle area working at customer sites 4 days per week with some travel
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical dental and vision plans
- Fitness programs
- Emotional and mental wellness support
- Learning and development programs
- And yes we have snacks in our offices
Axon is a total compensation company meaning compensation is made up of base pay bonus and stock awards. 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 Pay Range
$115575 - $184920 USD
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
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.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axons impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental health and safety regulations policies and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
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About Company
The Axon Network connects people, devices, and apps to protect life in all regards. From our TASER smart weapons, to police body cameras, to our industry-leading cloud-based evidence management software, we are the world’s premier public safety company and are committed to delivering ... View more
