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Axon

Principal Systems Architect, Communications Hardware

Axon

. Own system architecture and technical integration across electrical, RF, mechanical, thermal, and power domains .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $157,950 - $242,190 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in system architecture and technical integration across electrical, RF, and mechanical domains, with a strong focus on hardware design, validation, and mass production. Proven ability to manage cross-disciplinary technical decisions and communicate effectively with senior leadership regarding engineering tradeoffs and risk.

Highest-signal resume keywords
System Architecture OwnershipCross-Disciplinary Technical Decision-MakingHardware Certification StrategyRF/Antenna IntegrationRequirements Development and Validation

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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringRF EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSystem Requirements DevelopmentValidation PlansRisk AnalysisDesign CharacterizationThermal ManagementEMI/EMCPower Architecture
Soft Skills
Technical CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
AltiumCadenceSolidWorksCreoNXRF Test EquipmentThermal Characterization ToolsPLM/BOM SystemsRequirements-Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. Hardware CertificationInternational Hardware Certification
Industry Keywords
Mission-Critical Hardware DesignMass ProductionEngineering Validation and VerificationODM/JDM PartnershipsDesign for ManufacturingDesign for Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own system architecture and technical integration across electrical, RF, mechanical, thermal, and power domains
  • Define and drive technical standards, architecture, and engineering processes for mission-critical hardware design, validation, and mass production
  • Partner with EE, RF, SW, and ME leads to define system requirements and cross-functional design decisions
  • Build system architectures, block diagrams, and interaction diagrams
  • Analyze power, thermal, and computational budget constraints and balance performance, size, and cost
  • Lead concept studies with internal and external development teams and present recommendations
  • Write and vet system requirements with clear, testable design targets
  • Review product requirements and simulate or estimate subsystem capability
  • Manage requirements traceability from PRD through V&V
  • Lead cross-discipline design reviews and cross-functional system reviews
  • Resolve competing engineering constraints and provide technical direction to EE, RF, and ME leads
  • Own system-level verification and validation strategy
  • Perform risk analysis, develop mitigation strategies, and close the loop on design characterization and verification results
  • Maintain technical accountability for program schedule and risk and communicate engineering tradeoffs to program and executive leadership
  • Partner with ODM/JDM and manufacturing teams on DFM/DFA, engineering builds, and production readiness
  • Own system-level certification strategy across U.S. and international regulatory standards

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of hardware engineering experience
  • Deep expertise in at least two of electrical engineering, RF engineering, or mechanical engineering, with strong working knowledge of the third
  • Proven experience owning system architecture and cross-disciplinary technical decisions for complex, integrated hardware
  • Experience 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
  • Familiarity with U.S. and international hardware certification and regulatory requirements
  • Experience working with ODM/JDM or contract manufacturing partners through development and production
  • Familiarity with 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
  • Ability to communicate technical risk to senior leadership and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Approximately 10–20% travel
  • Candidates currently based in the U.S. must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer for relocation assistance eligibility

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Relocation support is available for qualified candidates currently based in the U.S., authorized to work for a U.S. employer, and open to relocating closer to a regional hub
  • Full-time remote eligibility may be evaluated case-by-case to accommodate specific needs
  • Annual bonus and company equity are included in the total compensation package