Principal Systems Architect, Communications Hardware (Remote Eligible | Relocation Assistance Available)
Axon · Boston, Massachusetts, 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 for emergency response technologies. Your role involves collaborating with various engineering disciplines to define system requirements, manage technical decisions, and ensure successful product development from concept to mass production. You will also oversee validation strategies and certification processes, contributing to the advancement of public safety technology.
- 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
- Proven experience owning system architecture and cross-disciplinary technical decisions for complex hardware
- Track record of taking hardware from concept through mass production
- Experience developing system requirements and validation plans
- Familiarity with hardware design, simulation, testing, and lifecycle tools
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
- Full-time remote eligibility is case-by-case
- Travel required is approximately 10-20%
- Relocation assistance available only for qualified candidates
- No specific mention of team size or structure
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Listed by Axon on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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