About the Job
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s 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 ...
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
As a Senior member of the TASER Electrical Engineering team, you will drive and engage in innovative hands-on design, development, and testing of cutting-edge electronics that are integral to Axon TASER Products. You will apply strong technical expertise and sound engineering judgment to deliver robust, high-quality...
Key Responsibilities
Research, propose, and develop innovative, industry-leading circuit designs for products such as TASER energy weapons, TASER-enabled devices, wirelessly connected TASER products, and related accessories
Design, develop, and verify system circuitry and hardware aligned with project objectives and requirements
Using OrCAD Schematic tools, design embedded Mixed-Signal electronic circuitry that integrates high voltage power supply circuitry, microcontrollers, flashlight/indication/display circuitry and drivers, memory devices (FLASH/EEPROM), switch-mode and linear power supplies, batteries, data interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB), RF transceivers, electromechanical transducers, and other discrete digital and analog components
Collaborate with PCB designers to guide layout implementation and review designs for signal integrity, power integrity, manufacturability, and reliability using Cadence layout tools
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, technology partners, and manufacturing teams to oversee electronics development throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept to mass production
Lead schematic and layout design inspections to improve the quality of design releases and product reliability
Develop test methods and create test plans to evaluate and validate designs effectively
Bring up, characterize, and debug systems and circuits using lab tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, hi-pot testers, etc.
Evaluate and document design outcomes, test results, and related information, then present findings to the design teams for review and further action
Support regulatory compliance efforts (FCC, CE, IEC, etc.) through design best practices and debug activities
Optimize performance of electronics design using simulation tools and hands-on measurements
Develop, evaluate, and help finalize assembly drawings, bill of materials, Geber files, and other design documentation needed for product release
Partner with new product introduction team to develop and define test requirements documentation for PCBA board level testers and system functional test fixtures on the production line
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
Required Skills & Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering discipline
6+ years of industry leading electronics design experience with emphasis on designing densely populated, tightly packaged, power control and delivery systems in embedded electronics
Highly proficient in engineering processes and expectations across all design phases, with the ability to lead hardware design and development from concept through to mass production release
Experienced system-level design engineer skilled in creating designs that meet product requirements. Proficient in collaborating with product and engineering teams to navigate design trade-offs and selections, ensuring a meticulous approach to minimize errors and deliver successful results
Proficient in power supply design and selection based on product needs and trade-offs. Experienced in designing with switch-mode power supplies (buck, boost, buck/boost, and flyback), including circuit operation and component selection for custom applications. Strong background in high-voltage power supply design, with expertise in developing, testing, and characterizing custom magnetics considered a significant plus
Demonstrated expertise and ownership of electronics architecture/design/integration and verification testing in several of the following areas: embedded microcontrollers, power supply design (switch-mode and linear regulators), power delivery networks, motor controllers, memory subsystems (FLASH/EEPROM), high speed and low speed communication interfaces (USB, UART, SPI, I2C), high power interfaces, battery specific applications, battery chargers, high power LED and driver design, and RF subsystem integration
Experience designing products for electromagnetic compatibility and protecting circuitry against electromagnetic interference and electrostatic discharge events. Familiar with typical EMI/ESD filtering and protection techniques, as well as snubber circuitry design.
Collaborates effectively with firmware engineering to develop and debug embedded electronic systems
Strong hands-on proficiency with electronics bring-up, characterization, and debug using laboratory tools: Oscilloscope, power supplies, multimeters, custom jigs, etc.
Proficient schematic design skills using industry leading design tools, including BOM development. Experience with Cadence/OrCAD desired. Experience developing rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCB designs.
Skilled in leading and collaborating with PCB and mechanical design engineers to develop PCB layouts that align with design requirements.
Experience supporting products through regulatory compliance testing
Independent contributor capable of developing products within cross-functional and geographically diverse engineering teams
Strong proficiency in documentation, analysis, and presentation tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience designing tightly packaged, hand-held embedded systems powered by rechargeable batteries, including development with embedded microcontrollers and integration of electromechanical components such as solenoids
