--- title: 'AfroTech 2026 Mission Engineer at Join Our Talent Community' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/afrotech-2026-mission-engineer-join-our-talent-community-united-states-05nmeyhyws6v' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # AfroTech 2026 Mission Engineer at Join Our Talent Community - **Company:** Join Our Talent Community - **Location:** United States - **Posted:** 2026-10-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axontalentcommunity/jobs/8010150003 ## Job description 2026 AfroTech Attendees This opportunity is reserved for registered 2026 AfroTech attendees as part of Axon’s AfroTech recruiting experience. You must be attending AfroTech 2026 to apply through this posting. Not attending AfroTech this year? We still want to hear from you. Explore current opportunities and find your place at Axon at axon.com/careers. 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 This isn't a relationship management role. It's an ownership role. Sharp. Adaptable. Unstoppable. As a Mission Engineer II, you'll work directly alongside public safety agencies to turn real operational challenges into working technical solutions. You'll spend time with the people doing the work, understand how the agency operates, identify problems worth solving, and use Axon tools, AI, automation, data, and the broader Axon ecosystem to build against them. Building is the core of the role, but customer needs come first. Because you're embedded with the agency, you'll also become a go-to technical resource who understands their Axon environment and helps them navigate critical needs when they arise. You may help quarterback an upcoming deployment, coordinate a complex technical issue, or connect the right Axon teams around an agency priority. You won't replace Support, Deployment, Product, or other teams. You'll bring technical continuity, help connect the dots, and use what you learn to identify the next opportunity to build something better. Mission Engineers don't measure success by activity. They measure it by what gets built, what gets used, and what changes because of it. ## What You’ll Do Location: On-site at a customer agency, with travel throughout the United States. Multiple locations are available, including Tampa, Miami, Orlando, St. Lucie, Pasco and Pinellas, FL; Baton Rouge, LA; Oklahoma City, OK; Atlanta, GA; Albany, New York City and Saratoga, NY; Colorado Springs, CO; Chicago, IL; Nashville and Memphis, TN; Grand Rapids, MI; College Station, TX; Washington, DC; Boise, ID; Morrisville, NC; Albuquerque, NM; Vancouver, Canada; and select remote opportunities in Virginia. Reports To: Manager or Senior Manager of Mission Engineering Discover the Mission - Embed with assigned agencies to understand their mission, people, workflows, systems, and priorities. - Develop broad knowledge of the Axon ecosystem and deeper expertise in the products deployed at your agency. - Work with frontline users, technical teams, and agency leadership to uncover operational friction. - Translate customer problems into clear technical requirements and measurable success criteria. - Identify opportunities for AI, automation, data, and Axon capabilities to improve how the agency operates. - Understand what the customer needs—not simply what they initially ask for. Build With the Platform - Build applications, dashboards, workflows, automations, and using Axon products and other approved Axon 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. - Configure and extend capabilities across Axon's technology ecosystem. - Understand when you can solve the problem yourself and when deeper Product or Engineering partnership is required. - Build with Axon—not around it. Transform Builds Into Outcomes - Move solutions from discovery into real customer use. - Test and iterate alongside the people who will actually use what you build. - Drive adoption and measure results against agreed success criteria. - Continue improving solutions until they create sustained operational value. - Document successful solutions so they can be maintained, improved, and reused. Be the Agency's Go-To Technical Resource - Maintain a consistent onsite presence and deep understanding of the agency's Axon environment. - Lean into critical customer needs when your technical context or involvement can materially improve the outcome. - Help quarterback technical alignment around important deployments without replacing the teams responsible for deployment execution. - Serve as a liaison when complex technical issues require coordination beyond standard Support. - Help customers navigate capabilities across products such as Records, Fusus, AI Era, and the broader Axon ecosystem. - Connect the right resources across Product, Engineering, Support, Deployment, Training, Mission Operations, Mission Success, and Sales. - Continuously ask: What are we learning, what could work better, and what could we build so this is easier next time? - Return to the highest-value build opportunities once immediate customer needs are addressed. Learn in the Field. Improve Axon. - Capture recurring customer needs, workflow patterns, and technical friction. - Share successful builds and lessons across Mission Engineering. - Bring platform limitations and customer insights back to Product and Engineering. - Identify solutions that could be reused by other MEs and agencies. ## What You Bring Required - 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. - Customer-facing mindset and curiosity about how organizations actually operate. - Ability to obtain and maintain CJIS compliance and satisfy applicable agency background requirements. - Ability to maintain the onsite presence required by the engagement. ## Preferred - 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. What Success Looks Like You can take a meaningful customer problem through: Discover → Build → Transform Given Axon's approved toolkit, and a problem worth solving, you can turn it into a working solution and demonstrate whether it created value. And when the agency needs you elsewhere, you lean in without losing the engineering mindset—help solve the immediate need, identify what can be improved, and return to building. ## 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 Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work 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. ## About Join Our Talent Community ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Axon is a public safety technology company that develops devices, software, and AI solutions for law enforcement, justice, and security. - **Entity Type**: Public (Ticker: AXON on NASDAQ) - **Headquarters**: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA - **Founded**: 1993 - **Founders**: Rick Smith (CEO) and Tom Smith ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Public safety technology, law enforcement hardware/software, AI-powered evidence management - **Target Customers**: B2G (Business to Government) — primarily law enforcement agencies, first responders, and public safety organizations globally - **Mission Statement**: "Protect Life" — with a specific moonshot goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and public in half by 2033 ## Products & Services - **Axon Body Cameras**: Wearable cameras for law enforcement officers to capture video evidence. - **Axon TASER Energy Weapons**: Less-lethal weapons designed to reduce injury and fatalities in confrontations. - **Axon Evidence (Cloud Software)**: Digital evidence management platform for storing, sharing, and analyzing video, audio, and documents. - **Axon AI Suite**: Includes Axon Vision (real-time video analytics), Axon Assistant (automated report writing), and Attribute Search (AI-powered evidence retrieval) — all under the "AI Era Plan" subscription. - **Axon Dispatch & Real-Time Operations**: Software for real-time situational awareness and dispatch communications. - **Axon Academy**: Training platform for de-escalation, tactics, and technology use. - **Axon Respond**: Mobile app for officers to access real-time information and evidence in the field. ## Market Standing - **Market Cap**: As of mid-2025, Axon is an S&P 500 company with a market capitalization exceeding $30 billion (check current market data for exact figure). - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue — Axon is a public company with growing recurring software revenue; recent filings show strong year-over-year growth (exact figures available in 10-K/10-Q filings). - **Notable Partners**: Partnerships with major city police departments, federal agencies (e.g., DOJ), and international law enforcement bodies. Strategic collaborations include cloud infrastructure providers and AI research organizations. - **Growth Signals**: - Launched "AI Era Plan" subscription bundle in 2024-2025, signaling pivot to AI-driven recurring revenue. - Targeting a 50% reduction in police-public gun deaths by 2033. - Expanding international presence with R&D hubs in London, Tampere (Finland), and Ho Chi Minh City. - Strong headcount growth across engineering, sales, and operations. ## Competitive Advantages - **Ecosystem Lock-In**: Axon’s integrated hardware-software-AI ecosystem (cameras + TASER + cloud) creates a high switching cost for agencies. - **Data Network Effects**: Every camera and device feeds into Axon Evidence, improving AI models and creating a massive proprietary dataset. - **First-Mover & Trust**: Deep relationships with law enforcement built over 30+ years; brand synonymous with body cameras and less-lethal weapons. - **Regulatory Moat**: Compliance with CJIS, HIPAA, and other government security standards makes it difficult for competitors to replace Axon in established accounts. - **AI Leadership**: Early mover in applying generative AI to police report writing and evidence analysis, with a responsible innovation framework to address ethical concerns. ## Strategic Focus - **AI Monetization**: Converting existing hardware customers to higher-margin AI software subscriptions via the "AI Era Plan." - **Global Expansion**: Opening R&D and sales offices in Europe (London, Amsterdam, Tampere), Asia (Ho Chi Minh City), and Australia (Sydney, Melbourne) to capture international law enforcement markets. - **Reducing Gun Deaths**: The "Moonshot 50in10" goal drives product innovation in de-escalation technology, training, and trust-building initiatives. - **Responsible Innovation**: Public commitment to ethical AI use, transparency, and community engagement to address civil liberties concerns. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-Driven Work**: Employees are directly contributing to public safety and reducing violence — a strong sense of purpose. - **Culture**: Axon describes its culture as "sharp, adaptable, and unstoppable," with values like "Be Obsessed," "Aim Far," "Win Right," "Own It," "Join Forces," and "Expect Candor." - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Offers a mix of in-office, hybrid, and fully remote roles. Major tech hubs include Scottsdale (HQ), Seattle, San Francisco, Boston, New York, Denver, London, Amsterdam, and Ho Chi Minh City. - **Benefits**: Top-tier health & wellness, financial security (equity, 401k), career development programs, and paid time off. - **Early Career**: Robust internship, co-op, and a two-year Leadership Development Program (LDP) for recent college graduates. - **Engineering Culture**: Heavy investment in cloud engineering, AI/ML, and hardware R&D. Engineers work on products that have real-world impact on officer safety and justice. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Explicit commitment to fair hiring practices (partnered with BrightHire for AI-powered bias reduction) and building a diverse global team. ## Sources 1. [Axon.com](https://www.axon.com/) — Official corporate site including mission, products, and AI Era Plan. 2. [Axon Careers](https://www.axon.com/careers) — Official careers page with culture, benefits, and office locations. 3. [Axon Culture Page](https://www.axon.com/careers/culture) — Detailed description of values, community, and work environment. 4. [Axon Company Page](https://www.axon.com/company) — Executive team, mission, and company overview. 5. [Axon Talent Community Greenhouse](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axontalentcommunity) — Official job board for talent community applications. 6. [Axon All Careers](https://www.axon.com/careers/all) — List of all office locations and remote work options. 7. SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) via [SEC.gov](https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0001069183&owner=include&count=40) — Public financial data (market cap, revenue, risks) — cited as source for public company data. ## Other roles at Join Our Talent Community - [AfroTech 2026 Customer Success Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/afrotech-2026-customer-success-manager-join-our-talent-community-scottsdale-mzz0prdaf5g5) — Scottsdale, AZ - [2026 AfroTech Software Product Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/2026-afrotech-software-product-manager-join-our-talent-community-new-york-amnag2mxeqc6) — New York, NY / Seattle, WA - [AfroTech 2026 Technical Program Manager, Software Deployments](https://feeny.ai/job/afrotech-2026-technical-program-manager-software-deployments-join-our-talent-2bj44hwge5by) — New York, NY / Texas-, United States - [2026 AfroTech Software Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/2026-afrotech-software-engineer-join-our-talent-community-boston-bc2tsjh0mg46) — Boston, MA / New York, NY / Scottsdale, AZ / Seattle, WA / Sterling, VA - [AfroTech 2026 Inside Sales Representative](https://feeny.ai/job/afrotech-2026-inside-sales-representative-join-our-talent-community-boston-qn2hntcjbqtx) — Boston, MA / Scottsdale, AZ - [AfroTech 2026 Software Engineering Internship](https://feeny.ai/job/afrotech-2026-software-engineering-internship-join-our-talent-community-seattle-x6eamzg8wv3b) — Seattle, WA