Principal Systems Engineer, Communications Hardware (Remote Eligible | Relocation Assistance Available)

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.

Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layerhelping public safety agencies move faster make better decisions and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most.

911 is the backbone of public safety yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a jobit means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer more connected world.

We are seeking a Principal Hardware Systems Architect to own system architecture and technical integration across electrical RF mechanical thermal and power domains.

Joining as a founding leader within the Axon 911 hardware team you will define and drive the technical standards architecture and engineering processes that shape how our mission-critical hardware is designed validated and scaled to mass production.

You will partner closely with Electrical Engineering (EE) Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering Software (SW) Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (ME) leads to define system requirements drive cross-functional design decisions and ensure each subsystem comes together as a cohesive production-ready device. When technical constraints compete from antenna performance and enclosure design to thermal budgets and power delivery you will be responsible for driving the system-level decision.

System Architecture & Design

• Develop system architecture with consideration for industrial design electrical design radio frequency integration mechanical design software and product management.
• Build system architectures block diagrams and interaction diagrams to guide implementation.
• Analyze power thermal and computational budget constraints and develop solutions that balance performance size and cost.
• Lead concept studies with internal and external development teams and present outcomes and recommendations.

Systems Requirements

• Write and vet system requirements with clear testable design targets for engineering and test teams.
• Review and provide input on product requirements for next-generation devices.
• Simulate and estimate subsystem capability against requirements.
• Manage requirements and maintain traceability from PRD through V&V.

Technical Leadership

• Lead cross-discipline design reviews and organize cross-functional system reviews building stakeholder buy-in.
• Resolve competing engineering constraints and provide technical direction to EE RF and ME leads.

Design verification validation planning & risk mitigation

• Own the system-level verification and validation strategy catching integration risks before certification and production.
• Perform risk analysis develop mitigation strategies and close the loop on design characterization and verification results.
• Carry technical accountability for program schedule and risk translating complex engineering tradeoffs into clear decisions for program and executive leadership.

Manufacturing & Certification

• Partner with ODM/JDM and manufacturing teams on DFM/DFA engineering builds and production readiness.
• Own the system-level certification strategy across U.S. and international regulatory standards.

• 10 years of hardware engineering experience with deep expertise in at least two of electrical engineering RF engineering or mechanical engineering and strong working knowledge of the third.
• Proven experience owning system architecture and cross-disciplinary technical decisions for complex integrated hardware including the judgment to resolve competing engineering constraints.
• Track record of taking compact connected battery-powered hardware from concept through mass production including EVT/DVT/PVT certification and manufacturing ramp.
• Deep experience across RF/antenna integration power architecture thermal management EMI/EMC shielding enclosure design and mechanical tolerances.
• Experience developing system requirements and validation plans with familiarity across U.S. and international hardware certification and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with ODM/JDM or contract manufacturing partners through development and production.
• Familiarity with relevant hardware design simulation testing and lifecycle tools such as Altium/Cadence SolidWorks/Creo/NX RF and electrical test equipment thermal characterization tools and PLM/BOM or requirements-management systems.
• Strong ability to communicate technical risk to senior leadership and thrive in a fast-paced high-growth environment while helping establish the standards and processes needed to scale.

Travel: Approximately 1020%.

This position offers a hybrid schedule requiring team members to work onsite at one of our regional hubs located in New York City Boston or Scottsdale Arizona - Tuesday through Friday.

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation support is available for qualified candidates who are currently based in the U.S. authorized to work for a U.S. employer and open to relocating closer to one of our regional hubs.
• Fully Remote Eligibility: Full-time remote eligibility will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to accommodate specific needs.

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical dental and 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.

Pay Transparency

Axon offers a comprehensive total compensation package which includes base salary a generous annual bonus and company equity.

The starting base annual pay for this role is between $210600.00 - $242100.00 excluding annual bonuses and equity depending on your geographic market. The actual base salary will vary based on several factors including level function training transferable skills work experience business needs and locationoften a combination of these elements.

Our benefits are designed to support you physically financially and emotionallythrough lifes major milestones and in your everyday moments. To learn more about our benefits please visit 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

$210600 - $242100 USD