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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Simulations

Axon · Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
76 days
Axon's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
2% of Axon's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Axon
high
526 stale, 11 reposted of 526 open
Hiring momentum
219 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Axon's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Axon.

About this role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer focusing on simulations at Axon, you will lead simulation efforts for next-generation products, developing and validating high-fidelity simulation models for mechanical components and complex assemblies. Your role involves performing various analyses, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing actionable engineering recommendations to enhance product performance and reliability throughout the development lifecycle.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Axon as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum 8 years of experience applying mechanical simulation and engineering analysis to product development
  • Advanced proficiency with simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of solid mechanics, nonlinear material behavior, fatigue, impact, vibration, numerical methods, and failure analysis
  • Demonstrated experience developing and validating simulation models through correlation with physical testing
  • Experience performing system-level simulations for complex electro-mechanical assemblies

Nice to have

  • Experience with ruggedization standards such as MIL-STD-810
  • Experience with topology optimization, parametric optimization, and design optimization techniques
  • Experience performing steady-state and transient thermal analysis using finite element methods
  • Experience simulating complex fluid phenomena including computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
  • Experience analyzing or resolving electromagnetic and Multiphysics simulation problems

What you get

  • Competitive salary, bonus, RSUs, and 401(k) with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Paid parental leave for all
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Fitness programs
  • Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • The role may involve working in a firearms environment
  • The job description is subject to change based on business needs

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Listed by Axon on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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