Principal Systems Engineer, Communications Hardware (Remote Eligible | Relocation Assistance Available) — Detroit, MI

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# About Axon 911

# Your Impact

# What You’ll Do

System Architecture & Design

• Develop system architecture with consideration for industrial design, electrical design, radio frequency integration, mechanical design, software, and product management.
• Build system architectures, block diagrams, and interaction diagrams to guide implementation.
• Analyze power, thermal, and computational budget constraints, and develop solutions that balance performance, size, and cost.
• Lead concept studies with internal and external development teams and present outcomes and recommendations.

Systems Requirements

• 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.

Technical Leadership

• Lead cross-discipline design reviews and organize cross-functional system reviews, building stakeholder buy-in.
• Resolve competing engineering constraints and provide technical direction to EE, RF, and ME leads.

• Own the system-level verification and validation strategy, catching integration risks before certification and production.
• Perform risk analysis, develop mitigation strategies, and close the loop on design characterization and verification results.
• Carry technical accountability for program schedule and risk, translating complex engineering tradeoffs into clear decisions for program and executive leadership.

Manufacturing & Certification

• Partner with ODM/JDM and manufacturing teams on DFM/DFA, engineering builds, and production readiness.
• Own the system-level certification strategy across U.S. and international regulatory standards.

# What You Bring

• 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.
• Track record of taking compact, connected, battery-powered hardware from concept through mass production, including EVT/DVT/PVT, certification, and manufacturing ramp.
• 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, with familiarity across U.S. and international hardware certification and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with ODM/JDM or contract manufacturing partners through development and production.
• Familiarity with relevant hardware design, simulation, testing, and lifecycle tools, such as Altium/Cadence, SolidWorks/Creo/NX, RF and electrical test equipment, thermal characterization tools, and PLM/BOM or requirements-management systems.
• Strong ability to communicate technical risk to senior leadership and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while helping establish the standards and processes needed to scale.

Travel: Approximately 10–20%.

# Work Location

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation support is available for qualified candidates who are currently based in the U.S., authorized to work for a U.S. employer, and open to relocating closer to one of our regional hubs.
• Fully Remote Eligibility: Full-time remote eligibility will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to accommodate specific needs.

# Benefits that Benefit You

• 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
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

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Important Notes

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