Mission Engineer II – College Station, TX
Axon
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About the opportunity
Join Axon as a Mission Engineer II and be a Force for Good on our mission to Protect Life.
In this ownership role, you will work directly alongside public safety agencies to turn real operational challenges into working technical solutions utilizing AI, automation, data, and the broader Axon ecosystem.
You will embed with assigned agencies to understand their workflows, identify friction, and build applications, dashboards, and workflows. You will also serve as a key technical resource for critical deployments, complex issues, and cross-functional coordination.
This position requires an on-site presence with travel, reporting to the Manager or Senior Manager of Mission Engineering.
Key responsibilities
- Embed with assigned agencies to understand their mission, workflows, systems, and priorities.
- Translate customer problems into clear technical requirements and build applications, dashboards, workflows, and automations using approved Axon tools.
- Apply foundational software engineering concepts including APIs, scripting, data structures, testing, debugging, and version control while using AI tools responsibly.
- Move solutions from discovery into real customer use, driving adoption and measuring results against agreed success criteria.
- Maintain a consistent on-site presence, serving as the agency's go-to technical resource for critical needs, deployments, and complex issues.
- Coordinate across Product, Engineering, Support, Deployment, Training, Mission Operations, Mission Success, and Sales.
- Capture recurring customer needs and platform limitations, sharing successful builds and lessons across Mission Engineering and Product teams.
Qualifications
- Typically 3–5+ years of experience in solutions engineering, software engineering, systems, technical consulting, implementation engineering, or another hands-on technical role.
- Foundational software engineering capability with working knowledge of APIs, scripting/programming, data, testing, debugging, and modern development practices.
- Understanding of AI concepts and practical applications, along with strong technical curiosity to rapidly learn emerging platforms and tools.
- Ability to solve ambiguous problems, handle customer-facing interactions, and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CJIS compliance and satisfy applicable agency background requirements.
- Ability to maintain the required on-site presence with travel.
Nice to have
- Experience with Python, JavaScript, SQL, REST APIs, cloud platforms, or modern frameworks.
- Experience with AI platforms, workflow automation, low-code development, or data.
- Experience in public safety, defense, military, intelligence, government, or other mission-critical environments.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match.
- Discretionary paid time off and paid parental leave for all.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
- Fitness programs and emotional & mental wellness support.
- Learning & development programs.
Job details
- Location: On Site with travel.
- Minimum experience: 3-5+ years.
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, allowing you to take ownership, drive real change, and grow while working hard for a mission that matters.
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