Mission Engineer II – Memphis
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 role, you will work directly alongside public safety agencies to turn real operational challenges into working technical solutions using Axon tools, AI, automation, data, and the broader ecosystem.
This is an ownership role where you will embed with assigned agencies, understand their workflows, identify problems worth solving, and build applications, dashboards, workflows, and automations.
You will also serve as a go-to technical resource to help navigate critical needs, coordinate technical issues, and connect resources across Product, Engineering, Support, and Sales.
Key responsibilities
- Embed with assigned agencies to understand their mission, workflows, systems, and priorities.
- Translate customer problems into clear technical requirements and measurable success criteria.
- Build applications, dashboards, workflows, and automations using Axon products and approved tools.
- Apply foundational software engineering concepts including APIs, data structures, scripting, testing, debugging, and version control.
- Use AI and AI-assisted development tools responsibly within Axon's approved development and security environment.
- Test and iterate solutions alongside users, drive adoption, and document successful builds for reuse.
- Serve as the agency's go-to technical resource, helping quarterback deployments and coordinate complex technical issues.
- Capture recurring customer needs and share platform limitations and insights back with Product and Engineering.
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 and demonstrated experience building technical solutions.
- Working knowledge of APIs, scripting/ programming, data, testing, debugging, and modern development practices.
- Understanding of AI concepts and practical applications.
- Strong technical curiosity and ability to rapidly learn emerging platforms and tools.
- Ability to solve ambiguous problems rather than simply execute predefined tasks.
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CJIS compliance and satisfy applicable agency background requirements.
- Ability to maintain the onsite presence required by the engagement.
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
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
Reports To
Manager or Senior Manager of Mission Engineering
- Employment terms and benefits may vary depending on location and nature of employment.
About the company
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software.
We work better together, connecting with candor and care while seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities, and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful. Here, you take ownership, drive real change, and constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Additional information
- All legitimate job openings are listed on the official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers
- Axon never asks candidates to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks, and does not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging without a formal interview.
- Report suspicious offers or security concerns to [email protected].
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Key details from the source
- Location: On Site with travel.
- Location: On Site with travel
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