PCB Layout Engineer II

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. 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. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Layout Engineer in Axon’s PCB Design team, you will play a critical role in Axon’s hardware development by transforming complex electrical schematic designs into manufacturable, high-performance PCBs for products such as body-worn cameras, docking stations, in-vehicle products, drones, and TASER devices.

In this role, you will design rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCBs with advanced requirements and challenging characteristics such as high-density, controlled impedance routing, complex bends, high voltage isolation, and sensitive Radio Frequency signal integrity considerations. Your expertise and intuition not only in routing but also in signal integrity, noise mitigation, material selection, and manufacturing processes will ensure optimal performance and reliability in every design.

Leveraging Allegro PCB Editor, you will deliver complete, high-quality PCB fabrication packages while working closely with experienced engineers and manufacturing partners to meet rigorous production standards. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop advanced skills, learn from industry experts, and grow within a team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that empower Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and the communities they serve.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCBs that meet diverse technical requirements.
• Create and validate component footprints while ensuring adherence to established design practices and industry standards
• Perform multilayer, high-density, high-speed routing, ensuring controlled impedance compliance and reliable signal integrity.
• Address specific challenges such as complex bend-and-fold structures, BGA fanout, fine pitch spacing, high-voltage isolation, and RF signal considerations.
• Use Allegro PCB Editor to perform routing, manage stack-ups, and create high-quality Gerber packages for manufacturing.
• Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to translate schematics and mechanical CAD into optimized PCB layouts that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards.
• Apply best practices for signal integrity, noise mitigation, material selection, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to ensure robust, high-quality designs.
• Review and analyze layout requirements to ensure compliance with product specifications and industry standards (e.g., IPC, ISO.)
• Engage with manufacturing partners to support PCB fabrication, address design challenges, and optimize production workflows.
• Learn and grow by working alongside experienced engineers, gaining exposure to advanced technologies, and building expertise in areas like High-speed and RF design, high-voltage applications, and complex interconnect systems.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline, or equivalent technical training and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of PCB layout design experience, including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCB designs.
• Experience with high-density, high-speed, multilayer PCB layout design and controlled impedance routing, including tight pin spacing, blind and buried vias, and RF trace routing.
• Experience creating and validating component footprints, including packages such as SOIC, QFN, and BGA, with tight spacing and tolerances.
• Understanding of signal integrity, noise mitigation, and PCB material properties (e.g., copper thickness, prepreg selection, stack-up design).
• Experience creating and reviewing PCB fabrication packages that include gerbers, ODB++ files, DXFs, and drawings using Allegro PCB Editor or similar industry-standard PCB layout tools.
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes, including Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Testability (DFT), and PCB fabrication methods.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as IPC-2220, IPC-6012, IPC-6013, or equivalent, with experience ensuring compliance in designs.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing and design partners) to deliver high-quality layouts.
• Proficiency with technical documentation and analysis tools, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to clearly document and present design outcomes.
• Eagerness to learn and grow, with a passion for building expertise in emerging technologies and advanced PCB design techniques.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with OrCAD X or Allegro X
• Experience with Component Library Management
• Experience with PCB simulation (SI, PI, etc)

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 more...

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.