Principal Systems Architect, Communications Hardware (Remote Eligible | Relocation Assistance Available)
Axon · New York, New York, United States
Posted 26 days ago · $210,600.00 - $242,100.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Axon's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 2% of Axon's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Axon
- low 0 stale, 11 reposted of 526 open
- Hiring momentum
- 811 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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 Principal Hardware Systems Architect at Axon, you will lead the design and integration of complex hardware systems across various engineering domains, including electrical, RF, mechanical, and thermal. Your role involves defining system architecture, managing requirements, and ensuring that subsystems work cohesively for production-ready devices. You'll collaborate closely with engineering leads to resolve technical challenges and drive the development of mission-critical hardware for public safety applications.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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
- 10+ years of hardware engineering experience
- Deep expertise in at least two of electrical engineering, RF engineering, or mechanical engineering and strong working knowledge of the third
- Proven experience owning system architecture and cross-disciplinary technical decisions for complex, integrated hardware
- Track record of taking compact, connected, battery-powered hardware from concept through mass production
- 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
What you get
- Competitive salary and 401k 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
- Travel required: Approximately 10–20%
- Hybrid work schedule with onsite requirements at regional hubs
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Full-time remote eligibility evaluated on a case-by-case basis
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