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

- Company: Axon
- What the company does: The Axon Network connects people, devices, and apps to protect life in all regards From our TASER smart devices, to police body cameras, to our industry leading cloud based evidence management software, we are the world’s premier public safety company and... Backed by a16z and a16z speedrun.
- Company website: https://www.axon.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-21
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axon/jobs/7930369003
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/axon-principal-systems-architect-communications-hardware-remote-eligible-relocat-3/

## About the role

We are seeking a Principal Hardware Systems Architect to own system architecture and technical integration across electrical, RF, mechanical, thermal, and power domains. Joining as a founding leader within the Axon 911 hardware team, you will define and drive the technical standards, architecture, and engineering processes that shape how our mission-critical hardware is designed, validated, and scaled to mass production.

## What they're looking for

- Write and vet system requirements with clear, testable design targets for engineering and test teams
- Review and provide input on product requirements for next-generation devices
- Simulate and estimate subsystem capability against requirements
- Manage requirements and maintain traceability from PRD through V&V
- 10+ years of hardware engineering experience, with 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, including the judgment to resolve competing engineering constraints

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