Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)
Job Location:
Sterling, MA - USA
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Job Summary
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.
Drone threats evolve quickly and our hardware must evolve with them. We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to own the architecture and integration of counter-UAS systems from initial concept through production.
Youll be the technical lead on your programs working closely with Mechanical Electrical RF Firmware and Software leads and arbitrating cross-discipline tradeoffs. Youll also help set the engineering standards and processes that let the team move fast while delivering reliable systems.
Location: Onsite at our Sterling VA office
Reports to: Senior Systems Engineer II
Direct Reports: N/A
- Architect fixed-site portable and mobile counter-UAS systems and own the block diagrams and interfaces that guide development.
- Own power thermal and weight budgets balancing performance size and cost.
- Lead concept generation and trade studies with internal teams and external partners.
- Translate mission and product needs into testable system requirements.
- Own requirements interfaces and verification criteria maintaining traceability through V&V and change control.
- Serve as technical lead and primary technical contact for assigned programs.
- Lead SRR PDR and CDR resolve competing constraints and drive cross-discipline technical decisions.
- Own system V&V from requirements through qualification ensuring integration risks surface before certification and production.
- Lead integration lab and MIL-STD qualification testing and support field testing against live threats.
- Drive the product-level qualification strategy and support regulatory certification for U.S. and international markets including FCC CE/RED NRTL/UL and EMC.
- 7 years of hardware development experience with system-level ownership and technical depth in at least one of mechanical electrical or RF plus working breadth across the others.
- Hands-on aptitude in the lab and shop with experience using hand tools lab equipment and shop tools to build modify and test hardware.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Electrical or Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proven ownership of system architecture and cross-discipline technical decisions on integrated hardware from concept through production.
- Experience developing system requirements interfaces and V&V plans and meeting U.S. and international certification requirements.
- Experience with hardware development tools such as CAD PLM and requirements management systems.
- Strong troubleshooting skills sound judgment with incomplete information and clear communication of technical risk to leadership in a fast-paced high-ambiguity environment.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- Travel: Flexibility to travel domestically as needed.
- 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
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- 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.
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
$108750 - $174000 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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
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
