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Senior System Engineer I

Axon · Kassel, Hesse · Posted 1 month ago

Full-time

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><h4><strong>Join Axon and be a Force for Good.</strong></h4> <p>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 each other.<br><br>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.</p></div><h3>Your Impact</h3> <p>Join our team to bring next-generation RF sensor products from concept to reliable, scalable production. As a Senior Systems Engineer I, you will own the hardware lifecycle for RF-based counter-drone detection systems, working across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and certification. You will also contribute to early technical decisions such as concept definition and component selection.</p> <h3>What You’ll Do</h3> <ul> <li>Own the end-to-end lifecycle of RF sensor hardware, from early prototypes through production ramp and sustaining support.</li> <li>Support early-phase development through concept definition and component selection (RF, compute, power, and interfaces).</li> <li>Drive manufacturing readiness, including design for manufacturing and testing, pilot builds, production bring-up, and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Partner closely with production, suppliers/CMs, and quality teams to solve production issues, improve yield, and implement product changes.</li> <li>Support compliance and certification activities (e.g., RED/FCC), including test planning, lab coordination, technical documentation, and follow-ups.</li> <li>Lead system-level integration across RF subsystems, mechanical and electrical interfaces, and supporting compute and power elements.</li> <li>Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to deliver robust, manufacturable systems.</li> </ul> <h3>What You Bring</h3> <ul> <li>Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.</li> <li>Experience owning hardware products across the lifecycle, ideally including manufacturing introduction and sustaining engineering.</li> <li>Solid systems-level understanding of RF products, with hands-on validation and troubleshooting skills.</li> <li>Experience supporting concept development and making pragmatic component choices for production-ready hardware.</li> <li>Exposure to regulatory compliance and certification processes (e.g., RED/FCC) is a strong plus.</li> <li>Strong cross-functional communication skills and a practical, solution-oriented mindset.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Work Location: </strong>This role is based out of our Kassel office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Don’t meet every single requirement? That's 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.</p> <p>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 you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t 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.</p> <p><strong>Important Notes</strong></p> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p><em>Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.</em></p> <p><em>We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at&nbsp;<strong data-stringify-type="bold"><a class="c-link c-link--underline" ----- target="_blank" ----- ----- via our&nbsp;<a class="c-link c-link--underline" href="https://privacyportal.onetrust.com/webform/0efc1702-9321-4119-bc9d-a06c3a1d3e4e/ca57cc26-a159-4193-9f6e-58ffe3fd2509" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://privacyportal.onetrust.com/webform/0efc1702-9321-4119-bc9d-a06c3a1d3e4e/ca57cc26-a159-4193-9f6e-58ffe3fd2509" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Axon Privacy Web Form</a>. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our&nbsp;<a class="c-link c-link--underline" href="https://www.axon.com/candidateprivacypolicy" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://www.axon.com/candidateprivacypolicy" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.</a></em></p> <p><em>Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.</em></p> <p><em>We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email <a ---------- </a>&nbsp;Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.</em></p> <p>Phishing alert:&nbsp; Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process.&nbsp; All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at <a href="https://www.axon.com/careers">https://www.axon.com/careers</a>. &nbsp;If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not ----- or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to <a ---------- <p>&nbsp;</p></div>

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