Manager, Hardware Validation (Onsite)
Axon
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About the opportunity
Join Axon on a mission to Protect Life.
As a Manager on the Product Integrity team, you will lead engineers who prove Axon hardware is ready for the field.
The Manager, Hardware Validation owns the hardware validation plan and team for all Axon products, blending people leadership with hands-on technical ownership.
This role requires coaching a team of validation engineers, setting the technical bar for test rigor, and partnering across Hardware, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management teams.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of hardware validation engineers, setting technical direction, priorities, and career growth plans.
- Own the validation plan for assigned product programs, from requirements definition through prototype, development, and production release.
- Define and drive execution of test plans covering functional, environmental, EMC/EMI, reliability, and safety compliance testing.
- Partner with Hardware Engineering, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to identify design risks early and drive root-cause investigations.
- Support test lab infrastructure needs, including equipment, fixtures, automation, and data systems for assigned product lines.
- Track validation metrics and exit criteria for program gate reviews, and report status and risk to leadership.
- Support relationships with external test labs and certification bodies such as UL, FCC, CE, MIL-STD, and IP ratings.
- Drive continuous improvement in test coverage, cycle time, and defect escape rates within the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in hardware test, validation, or reliability engineering.
- 2+ years of experience leading or managing engineers in a validation, test, or reliability function.
- Hands-on experience with environmental and reliability test methods including HALT/HASS, vibration, thermal, ingress, drop/shock, and EMC.
- Working knowledge of industry and regulatory test standards such as MIL-STD, IEC, ISO, ASTM, and EMC certification processes.
- Experience with test automation, data acquisition systems, and statistical analysis of test results.
- Strong communication skills, with experience presenting test results and technical trade-offs to cross-functional stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Experience with connected/IoT hardware, wearables, or public safety technology.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Fitness programs
- Emotional and mental wellness support
- Learning and development programs
Job details
- Location: Onsite at Phoenix, Deer Valley location
- Travel required: Up to 15% for manufacturing and supplier site visits, outside test labs, and program reviews.
- Additional conditions: Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
About the company
At Axon, we are explorers pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities, and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful. Here, you will take ownership, drive real change, and constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
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