Axon

Principal Systems Architect, Communications Hardware (Remote Eligible | Relocation Assistance Available)

Axon · 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 multiple engineering disciplines, including electrical, RF, and mechanical. Your role will involve defining technical standards, managing system requirements, and ensuring that all subsystems work together effectively for mass production. You will also be responsible for risk management and certification strategies, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive the development of innovative emergency response technologies.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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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, 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

  • Role involves significant responsibility and technical leadership in a fast-paced environment
  • Travel required is approximately 10-20%
  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
  • Fully remote eligibility is case-by-case, may not be guaranteed

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