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Mission Engineer II - Memphis

AxonNashville, Tennessee, United States1570 GSS TAM SW
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
2 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Mission Engineer II role at Axon in Nashville, Tennessee is an onsite position that involves turning real operational challenges into working technical solutions for public safety agencies. This opportunity suits an adaptable technical professional with a background in software engineering, solutions engineering, or technical consulting who wants to drive real change within a mission-driven organization.

Role Overview

As a Mission Engineer II, this position requires working directly alongside public safety agencies to identify problems worth solving and utilizing Axon tools, AI, automation, and data to build functional solutions. This is an ownership role rather than a relationship management position. Candidates will spend time on site understanding how agencies operate, acting as a go-to technical resource, and providing technical continuity for critical deployments and complex issues.

Key Responsibilities

Embed with assigned public safety agencies to understand their mission, workflows, systems, and operational friction.
Translate customer needs into clear technical requirements, applications, dashboards, workflows, and automations.
Move solutions from discovery to actual customer use, testing and iterating alongside frontline users.
Maintain an onsite presence, acting as the agency's go-to technical resource for critical needs and complex deployments.
Capture recurring customer needs, share successful builds across teams, and bring platform limitations back to Product and Engineering.

Requirements

Typically 3 to 5+ years of experience in solutions engineering, software engineering, systems, technical consulting, implementation engineering, or a related hands-on technical role.
Foundational software engineering capability with a working knowledge of APIs, scripting or programming, data structures, testing, debugging, and modern development practices.
Understanding of AI concepts and practical applications.
Strong technical curiosity, excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences, and a customer-facing mindset.
Ability to obtain and maintain CJIS compliance, satisfy background requirements, and maintain the required onsite presence.

Nice to Have

Experience with Python, JavaScript, SQL, REST APIs, cloud platforms, or modern frameworks.
Experience with AI platforms, workflow automation, low-code development, or data.
Background in public safety, defense, military, intelligence, government, or other mission-critical environments.

Skills and Tools

Python
JavaScript
SQL
REST APIs
AI and AI-assisted development tools
Workflow automation and data structures

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off and paid parental leave for all employees
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Fitness programs, emotional and mental wellness support, and learning and development programs

About the Company

Axon is on a mission to Protect Life, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues through an ecosystem of devices and cloud software. The company fosters a collaborative environment where employees take ownership, seek diverse perspectives, and work hard toward a meaningful mission.

How to Apply

Candidates should visit the official Axon careers page to apply for this position and view all legitimate job openings.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and requires working on site with travel.

How many years of experience are required?

The role typically requires 3 to 5+ years of experience in solutions engineering, software engineering, technical consulting, or another hands-on technical role.

What programming languages and tools are preferred?

Preferred skills and tools include Python, JavaScript, SQL, REST APIs, cloud platforms, AI platforms, and workflow automation tools.

Are there specific compliance requirements for this role?

Yes, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain CJIS compliance and satisfy applicable agency background requirements.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include a competitive salary, 401k with employer match, discretionary paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, fitness programs, wellness support, and learning and development programs.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Axon careers page.

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