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Axon

Mission Engineer II

Axon

. Embed with assigned agencies to understand their mission, people, workflows, systems, and priorities .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in solutions engineering and software development, with a strong focus on building technical solutions that leverage AI, automation, and data to enhance agency operations. Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders while maintaining compliance with CJIS requirements.

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Solutions EngineeringSoftware EngineeringAPIs and ScriptingAI Concepts and ApplicationsCustomer-Facing Mindset

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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringTechnical Solutions DevelopmentAPIsScriptingDebuggingTestingData StructuresVersion ControlWorkflow AutomationLow-Code Development
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsTechnical CuriosityProblem SolvingCustomer EngagementCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
PythonJavaScriptSQLREST APIsCloud PlatformsAxon ProductsAI Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
CJIS Compliance
Industry Keywords
Public SafetyDefenseMilitaryIntelligenceGovernmentMission-Critical Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudJavaScriptPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Embed with assigned agencies to understand their mission, people, workflows, systems, and priorities
  • Develop broad knowledge of the Axon ecosystem and deeper expertise in products deployed at the agency
  • Work with frontline users, technical teams, and agency leadership to uncover operational friction
  • Translate customer problems into clear technical requirements and measurable success criteria
  • Identify opportunities for AI, automation, data, and Axon capabilities to improve agency operations
  • Build applications, dashboards, workflows, automations using Axon products and approved tools
  • Apply software engineering concepts including APIs, data structures, scripting, testing, debugging, and version control
  • Use AI and AI-assisted development tools responsibly within Axon's approved development and security environment
  • Configure and extend capabilities across Axon's technology ecosystem
  • Move solutions from discovery into real customer use, test and iterate with users, drive adoption, and measure results
  • Document successful solutions for maintenance, improvement, and reuse
  • Maintain a consistent onsite presence and serve as a go-to technical resource for the agency's Axon environment
  • Help coordinate deployments and complex technical issues across Product, Engineering, Support, Deployment, Training, Mission Operations, Mission Success, and Sales
  • Capture recurring customer needs, workflow patterns, and technical friction
  • Share successful builds and lessons across Mission Engineering
  • Bring platform limitations and customer insights back to Product and Engineering
  • Identify reusable solutions for other Mission Engineers and agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Typically 3–5+ years of experience in solutions engineering, software engineering, systems, technical consulting, implementation engineering, or another hands-on technical role
  • Foundational software engineering capability and demonstrated experience building technical solutions
  • Working knowledge of APIs, scripting/programming, data, testing, debugging, and modern development practices
  • Understanding of AI concepts and practical applications
  • Strong technical curiosity and ability to rapidly learn emerging platforms and tools
  • Ability to solve ambiguous problems rather than simply execute predefined tasks
  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Customer-facing mindset and curiosity about how organizations actually operate
  • Ability to obtain and maintain CJIS compliance and satisfy applicable agency background requirements
  • Ability to maintain the onsite presence required by the engagement
  • Preferred: Experience with Python, JavaScript, SQL, REST APIs, cloud platforms, or modern frameworks
  • Preferred: Experience with AI platforms, workflow automation, low-code development, or data
  • Preferred: Experience in public safety, defense, military, intelligence, government, or other mission-critical environments

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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