Your Impact
As a Manufacturing Test Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the quality and performance of the devices that help save lives and keep communities safer. You’ll develop and support advanced automated test systems used in the production of our cutting-edge body-worn cameras, smart weapons, and other connected devices. Your work will directly impact our ability to scale with quality, reliability, and speed.
What You’ll Do
Location: Onsite at our Pinnacle location in Phoenix, AZ
Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Video
Direct Reports: N/A
- Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test systems for Axon’s manufacturing lines, leveraging LabVIEW and TestStand
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing—to define test strategies and implement scalable solutions
- Drive continuous improvement in test coverage, reliability, and efficiency to meet Axon’s quality and throughput goals
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by developing and deploying test systems that scale from prototype to mass production
- Troubleshoot complex test issues and perform root cause analysis on hardware and system-level failures
- Generate detailed test documentation and support the training of technicians and operators
- Create Statements of Work (SOW) and other technical specifications for third party integrators.
- Perform design reviews, software audits and acceptance testing with third party integrators.
- Collaborate on mechanical fixture design.
- Analyze test data, generate reports, and provide feedback to engineering and quality teams.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of progressive experience in test engineering, with a proven track record in developing and leading automated test solutions for electronic hardware, preferably in manufacturing environments
- 5+ years of advanced, hands-on experience with LabVIEW for complex test and measurement systems, including architecture design, reusable code modules, real-time data acquisition, instrument drivers, user interfaces, and integration with external hardware.
- 2+ years (ideally 4+ years at senior level) of experience with NI TestStand for architecting, sequencing, deploying, and maintaining automated test executive systems; strong proficiency in custom step types, code modules, process models, report generation, and database integration.
- Ability to read, interpret, and critique electrical schematics; design, build, debug, and optimize custom test fixtures of medium complexity; troubleshoot hardware faults at component and system levels to root cause; ensure fixture reliability, repeatability, and safety in production environments for a range of electronic products.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing test methods for digital and analog electronics
- Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Passion for Axon’s mission and a desire to work on impactful, real-world products
Benefits that Benefit You
- 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
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
