2026 US Electrical Engineering Internship at Axon
Axon · Scottsdale, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Office in Scottsdale
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 an intern on the Axon Electrical Engineering team, you will gain hands-on experience alongside senior engineers and mentors. You’ll contribute to the design, development, testing, and debugging of cutting-edge electronic circuits that power Axon’s products.
Your academic knowledge and engineering curiosity will be put into practice in real-world applications—from prototyping through validation. You’ll also collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to help bring world-class products to market.
This is your opportunity to deepen your electronics and product design expertise while supporting technologies that positively impact law enforcement, public safety, and the communities they serve.
What You'll Do
- Support the TASER electrical engineering team in designing, developing, testing, debugging, and building new products throughout the development cycle.
- Collaborate with peers and senior engineers to deliver robust electronic designs.
- Develop and execute test plans, define test methods, and validate designs.
- Bring up, characterize, and debug systems and circuits using lab tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, hi-pot testers, etc.).
- Evaluate and document design outcomes and test results; present findings to design teams for review.
- Review product design requirements in relation to system objectives.
- Participate in schematic design of embedded mixed-signal circuits (OrCAD), integrating power supplies, microcontrollers, lighting and display drivers, memory (FLASH/EEPROM), regulators, batteries, high/low-speed interfaces (USB, UART, SPI, I²C), RF transceivers, sensors, and analog/digital components.
- Contribute to PCB design implementations and inspections using Allegro layout tools.
- Engage in design reviews and inspections, offering constructive feedback while learning key design principles.
- Assess circuit performance and verify compliance with product and regulatory requirements.
What You Bring
- College senior majoring in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- Strong academic performance with a solid engineering foundation.
- Ability to apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems through labs, internships, or projects.
- Knowledge of discrete analog and digital components (RLCs, transistors, diodes, LEDs, voltage regulators, microcontrollers, etc.).
- Experience designing or integrating circuits in one or more areas:
- Hands-on bench experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, etc.
- Ability to read and analyze component datasheets and technical documentation.
- Proficiency with documentation and presentation tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Cultural alignment to Axon Company Values: https://global.axon.com/company/values
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing embedded hardware systems (capstone, internship, or equivalent) in a cross-functional team (EE/FW/ME).
- Schematic design experience using Cadence/OrCAD Capture or similar tools.
- Understanding of common power supply topologies (buck, boost, buck-boost, LDOs) and their trade-offs.
- Soldering experience for PCB population or component replacement during troubleshooting.
Work Location
This role is based out of our Scottsdale, AZ office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Please Note
- Strive for a full 12 weeks
- Start date either 5/27/26 or 6/9/26
- End date either 8/21/26 or 9/5/26
The starting hourly pay for this role is USD $35. The actual hourly pay is dependent upon many factors such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit http://www.axon.com/careers/benefits.
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 [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
