Axon is looking to fill a leadership role in the Video Electrical Engineering team to manage and guide a team of skilled engineers and oversee design partners responsible for designing cutting-edge video product electronics.
Requirements
- Broad understanding of embedded systems, schematic design, layout design and testing including: high-speed processors and data interfaces, power systems, batteries, wireless communication technologies.
- Capable of assessing electronics architectures and circuit designs to ensure alignment with project goals and technical standards.
- Leverage personal technical expertise to guide design processes, clarify expectations, and support the team in resolving complex technical challenges to achieve successful outcomes.
- Understanding of compliance standards (FCC, CE, IEC) and ability to guide the team in designing for these standards.
Responsibilities
- Oversee a team of Electrical Engineers working on innovative designs such as wirelessly connected body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, docking stations, and accessory devices.
- Set team priorities, ensure alignment with organizational objectives, and manage resources to meet project milestones.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and career development opportunities for team members to grow their capabilities.
- Work closely with cross-functional team leaders, including firmware, mechanical, and project management and program management, to ensure successful product delivery from concept through production.
- Ensure the quality, reliability, and compliance of electronics designs through active oversight of engineering activities.
- Encourage creative solutions to engineering challenges while maintaining focus on scalability, cost-efficiency, and manufacturability.
- Identify potential technical and resource risks and proactively implement mitigation plans.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- At least 9 years of experience in electrical engineering, with 6+ years in a technical managerial leadership role.
- Proven ability to lead teams through complex engineering projects while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
- Strong mentoring abilities to develop both junior and senior team members.
- Ability to foster a high-performance culture through clear expectations, accountability, and support.
- Demonstrated success in working across disciplines to deliver integrated hardware and software solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written skills to influence, present, and document effectively.
