Hardware Validation Engineer II (Onsite)

Axon•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of Axon's Validation team, you will help ensure every product and system meets the highest standards before it reaches customers. This involves developing Validation Test Procedures (VTPs), creating comprehensive test plans, and collaborating with R&D and other teams to execute testing from start to finish. Your technical expertise will guide product evaluations, uncover issues, and drive resolutions alongside cross-functional partners. In this role, you will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Supply Chain, making communication skills as important as technical know-how. The position is onsite at Axon's Deer Valley, Arizona location.

Requirements

MS or BS Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Reliability or equivalent
Minimum of (5 years) of experience with validation or qualification testing
Mechanical and Environmental test experience
Test standards experience (MIL-STD, ISO, IEC, etc.)
Test automation and basic code scripting, experience
Willingness to drive department improvement efforts
Good attention to detail and documentation
Experience with identifying, reproducing, documenting, and reporting bugs or issues
Experience presenting test plan and requirements to stakeholders
Understanding of Product Development Life Cycle
Experience with manufacturing and assembly process
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent skills in MS Office products
Ability to influence multi-functional organizations

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulated environment
Familiar with Project Management skill set, certified PMP
Familiar with Bug and Test Tracking Suites such as JIRA
Certification in Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive test plans for our products
Incorporate Statistical Analysis into Validation Testing
Review & provide input into System & Product Requirements
Test Axon product capabilities & features to confirm requirements are met and ensure a smooth customer experience
Understanding troubleshooting firmware/software or hardware issue at a system level
Participate in occasional field testing of Axon products
Work with a team of skilled technicians to ensure timely execution of the test plans
Provide status updates and recommendations based on data results, and lead final reporting of validation efforts
Leverage Engineering background to improve tests and processes
Design and hone Validation Test Procedures with an emphasis on repeatability, standardization, and accuracy of testing
Lead and oversee execution of all validation tests – including Firmware/Software, Mechanical, Environmental, and Electrical
Document, track, and report test status and results to Engineering teams, following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Support Failure Analysis (FA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on issues found in test
Work with external labs to coordinate required testing
Implement and maintain 5S Standard for lab organization and management
Develop customer usage models of all products