Principal Systems Architect, RF Communications Hardware | Axon 911 R &D (Remote Eligible | Relocation Assistance Available)

The role

You will lead system-level design and technical integration for mission-critical hardware products. You will define technical standards, architecture, and engineering processes while managing cross-functional tradeoffs across electrical, mechanical, thermal, and power domains.

What you will do

• Develop system architecture considering industrial, electrical, RF, mechanical, software, and product management design
• Build system architectures, block diagrams, and interaction diagrams
• Analyze power, thermal, and computational budget constraints
• Lead concept studies with internal and external development teams
• Write and vet system requirements with testable design targets
• Review and provide input on product requirements for next-generation devices
• Manage requirements and maintain traceability from PRD through V&V
• Lead cross-discipline and cross-functional system reviews
• Own system-level verification and validation strategy
• Partner with ODM/JDM and manufacturing teams on DFM/DFA and production readiness

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of hardware engineering experience
• Deep expertise in RF systems architecture, including wireless communications, antenna integration, RF coexistence, and system-level RF design
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, thermal, and power domains
• Experience owning end-to-end hardware systems architecture
• Experience bringing compact, connected, battery-powered hardware from concept through mass production (EVT/DVT/PVT)
• Experience with regulatory certification and production readiness
• Experience in RF integration, antenna performance, EMI/EMC, interference mitigation, and shielding
• Demonstrated ownership of ODM/JDM or contract manufacturing partnerships
• Familiarity with U.S. and international wireless regulatory requirements (FCC, CE/RED, carrier certifications)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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
• Snacks in offices

Before you apply

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates based in the U.S. authorized to work for a U.S. employer
• Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment

About the company

Axon is on a mission to Protect Life using an ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Axon 911 combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer to help public safety agencies.