Hardware Validation Engineer

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

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.

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 key member of our Validation team, you’ll help ensure every product and system meets the highest standards before it reaches our customers. You’ll develop Validation Test Procedures (VTPs), create comprehensive test plans, and collaborate with R&D and other teams to execute testing from start to finish.

Your technical expertise will guide product evaluations, uncover issues, and drive resolutions alongside cross-functional partners. In this role, you’ll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Supply Chain—making your communication skills just as important as your technical know-how.

What You’ll Do
Location: Onsite at our Deer Valley, Arizona location
Reports to: Senior Manager, Hardware Validation Engineering
Direct Reports: none

• Develop comprehensive test plans for our products

• Incorporate Statistical Analysis into Validation Testing

• Review & provide input into System & Product Requirements.

• Test Axon product capabilities & features to confirm requirements are met and ensure a smooth customer experience.

• Understanding troubleshooting firmware/software or hardware issue at a system level.

• Participate in occasional field testing of Axon products

• Work with a team of skilled technicians to ensure timely execution of the test plans

• Provide status updates and final reporting of validation efforts

• Leverage Engineering background to improve tests and processes

• Design and hone Validation Test Procedures with an emphasis on repeatability, standardization, and accuracy of testing

• Execute all Validation Tests – including Firmware/Software, Mechanical, Environmental, and Electrical

• Document and report all test status and results to the Engineering teams

• Support Failure Analysis (FA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on issues found in test

• Work with external labs to coordinate required testing

• Implement and maintain 5S Standard for lab organization and management

• Develop customer usage models of all products

What You Bring

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or associated discipline

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with validation or qualification testing

• Experience with identifying, reproducing, documenting, and reporting bugs or issues

• Experience presenting test plan and requirements to stakeholders

• Understanding of Product Development Life Cycle

• Familiar with Project Management skill set, certified PMP a plus

• Familiar with Bug and Test Tracking Suites such as JIRA a plus

• Experience with manufacturing and assembly process

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent skills in MS Office products

• Ability to influence multi-functional organizations

• Certification in Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt , a plus

Benefits that Benefit You

•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
•And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

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.

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.

Important Notes

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.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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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.

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