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Senior Electrical Engineer I

AxonScottsdale, AZFull-time

The Senior Electrical Engineer I position focuses on electronic circuit design and prototyping for mission-critical robotic systems including UAVs and UGVs. You'll work within Axon's Robotics team (formerly Sky-Hero) to develop next-generation drone and robot platforms, handling everything from schematic design and PCB layout to testing, debugging, and supporting manufacturing transitions. The role requires both deep technical expertise in embedded electronics and hands-on prototyping skills, with collaboration across firmware and software teams. This position suits experienced electrical engineers who are passionate about robotics, comfortable with complex embedded systems design, and motivated by working on products with real-world safety impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent6+ years of electronics design experience with densely populated, battery-powered embedded systemsProficiency in multi-layer PCB layouts and/or rigid-flex designs using Altium Designer or Cadence OrCADStrong hands-on skills: board assembly, oscilloscope/DMM/spectrum analyzer operation, component testingKnowledge of analog and digital electronics, EMC/signal integrity, and programming in C or PythonPassion for drones and robotics with awareness of BLDC motors and motor controllers preferred
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Listed July 25, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About Axon

Scottsdale-headquartered public-safety technology company building AI-enabled hardware and software used by agencies worldwide.