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Principal systems engineer jobs in New York draw heavily from the state's technology and financial services sectors, with major employers concentrated in New York City, particularly in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Companies like Google, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, and IBM maintain large engineering organizations here. International engineers pursuing these senior roles have several well-matched visa pathways available.
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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.
About Axon 911
Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together, we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer—helping public safety agencies move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most.
911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a job—it means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world.
Your Impact
We are seeking a Principal Hardware Systems Architect to own system architecture and technical integration across electrical, RF, mechanical, thermal, and power domains.
Joining as a founding leader within the Axon 911 hardware team, you will define and drive the technical standards, architecture, and engineering processes that shape how our mission-critical hardware is designed, validated, and scaled to mass production.
You will partner closely with Electrical Engineering (EE), Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering, Software (SW) Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering (ME) leads to define system requirements, drive cross-functional design decisions, and ensure each subsystem comes together as a cohesive, production-ready device. When technical constraints compete, from antenna performance and enclosure design to thermal budgets and power delivery, you will be responsible for driving the system-level decision.
System Architecture & Design
- Develop system architecture with consideration for industrial design, electrical design, radio frequency integration, mechanical design, software, and product management.
- Build system architectures, block diagrams, and interaction diagrams to guide implementation.
- Analyze power, thermal, and computational budget constraints, and develop solutions that balance performance, size, and cost.
- Lead concept studies with internal and external development teams and present outcomes and recommendations.
Systems Requirements
- Write and vet system requirements with clear, testable design targets for engineering and test teams.
- Review and provide input on product requirements for next-generation devices.
- Simulate and estimate subsystem capability against requirements.
- Manage requirements and maintain traceability from PRD through V&V.
Technical Leadership
- Lead cross-discipline design reviews and organize cross-functional system reviews, building stakeholder buy-in.
- Resolve competing engineering constraints and provide technical direction to EE, RF, and ME leads.
Design verification, validation planning & risk mitigation
- Own the system-level verification and validation strategy, catching integration risks before certification and production.
- Perform risk analysis, develop mitigation strategies, and close the loop on design characterization and verification results.
- Carry technical accountability for program schedule and risk, translating complex engineering tradeoffs into clear decisions for program and executive leadership.
Manufacturing & Certification
- Partner with ODM/JDM and manufacturing teams on DFM/DFA, engineering builds, and production readiness.
- Own the system-level certification strategy across U.S. and international regulatory standards.
What You Bring
- 10+ years of hardware engineering experience, with deep expertise in at least two of electrical engineering, RF engineering, or mechanical engineering and strong working knowledge of the third.
- Proven experience owning system architecture and cross-disciplinary technical decisions for complex, integrated hardware, including the judgment to resolve competing engineering constraints.
- Track record of taking compact, connected, battery-powered hardware from concept through mass production, including EVT/DVT/PVT, certification, and manufacturing ramp.
- Deep experience across RF/antenna integration, power architecture, thermal management, EMI/EMC, shielding, enclosure design, and mechanical tolerances.
- Experience developing system requirements and validation plans, with familiarity across U.S. and international hardware certification and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with ODM/JDM or contract manufacturing partners through development and production.
- Familiarity with relevant hardware design, simulation, testing, and lifecycle tools, such as Altium/Cadence, SolidWorks/Creo/NX, RF and electrical test equipment, thermal characterization tools, and PLM/BOM or requirements-management systems.
- Strong ability to communicate technical risk to senior leadership and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while helping establish the standards and processes needed to scale.
Travel: Approximately 10–20%.
Work Location
This position offers a hybrid schedule, requiring team members to work onsite at one of our regional hubs, located in New York City, Boston, or Scottsdale, Arizona - Tuesday through Friday.
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation support is available for qualified candidates who are currently based in the U.S., authorized to work for a U.S. employer, and open to relocating closer to one of our regional hubs.
- Fully Remote Eligibility: Full-time remote eligibility will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to accommodate specific needs.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Pay Transparency
Axon offers a comprehensive total compensation package, which includes base salary, a generous annual bonus, and company equity.
The starting base annual pay for this role is between $210,600.00 - $242,100.00 excluding annual bonuses, and equity depending on your geographic market. The actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location—often a combination of these elements.
Our benefits are designed to support you physically, financially, and emotionally—through life's major milestones and in your everyday moments. To learn more about our benefits, please visit our careers page.
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.
We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at axongreenhousesupport@axon.com or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.
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.
Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page. If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to recruitingops@axon.com.
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.
About Axon 911
Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together, we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer—helping public safety agencies move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most.
911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a job—it means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world.
Your Impact
We are seeking a Principal Hardware Systems Architect to own system architecture and technical integration across electrical, RF, mechanical, thermal, and power domains.
Joining as a founding leader within the Axon 911 hardware team, you will define and drive the technical standards, architecture, and engineering processes that shape how our mission-critical hardware is designed, validated, and scaled to mass production.
You will partner closely with Electrical Engineering (EE), Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering, Software (SW) Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering (ME) leads to define system requirements, drive cross-functional design decisions, and ensure each subsystem comes together as a cohesive, production-ready device. When technical constraints compete, from antenna performance and enclosure design to thermal budgets and power delivery, you will be responsible for driving the system-level decision.
System Architecture & Design
- Develop system architecture with consideration for industrial design, electrical design, radio frequency integration, mechanical design, software, and product management.
- Build system architectures, block diagrams, and interaction diagrams to guide implementation.
- Analyze power, thermal, and computational budget constraints, and develop solutions that balance performance, size, and cost.
- Lead concept studies with internal and external development teams and present outcomes and recommendations.
Systems Requirements
- Write and vet system requirements with clear, testable design targets for engineering and test teams.
- Review and provide input on product requirements for next-generation devices.
- Simulate and estimate subsystem capability against requirements.
- Manage requirements and maintain traceability from PRD through V&V.
Technical Leadership
- Lead cross-discipline design reviews and organize cross-functional system reviews, building stakeholder buy-in.
- Resolve competing engineering constraints and provide technical direction to EE, RF, and ME leads.
Design verification, validation planning & risk mitigation
- Own the system-level verification and validation strategy, catching integration risks before certification and production.
- Perform risk analysis, develop mitigation strategies, and close the loop on design characterization and verification results.
- Carry technical accountability for program schedule and risk, translating complex engineering tradeoffs into clear decisions for program and executive leadership.
Manufacturing & Certification
- Partner with ODM/JDM and manufacturing teams on DFM/DFA, engineering builds, and production readiness.
- Own the system-level certification strategy across U.S. and international regulatory standards.
What You Bring
- 10+ years of hardware engineering experience, with deep expertise in at least two of electrical engineering, RF engineering, or mechanical engineering and strong working knowledge of the third.
- Proven experience owning system architecture and cross-disciplinary technical decisions for complex, integrated hardware, including the judgment to resolve competing engineering constraints.
- Track record of taking compact, connected, battery-powered hardware from concept through mass production, including EVT/DVT/PVT, certification, and manufacturing ramp.
- Deep experience across RF/antenna integration, power architecture, thermal management, EMI/EMC, shielding, enclosure design, and mechanical tolerances.
- Experience developing system requirements and validation plans, with familiarity across U.S. and international hardware certification and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with ODM/JDM or contract manufacturing partners through development and production.
- Familiarity with relevant hardware design, simulation, testing, and lifecycle tools, such as Altium/Cadence, SolidWorks/Creo/NX, RF and electrical test equipment, thermal characterization tools, and PLM/BOM or requirements-management systems.
- Strong ability to communicate technical risk to senior leadership and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while helping establish the standards and processes needed to scale.
Travel: Approximately 10–20%.
Work Location
This position offers a hybrid schedule, requiring team members to work onsite at one of our regional hubs, located in New York City, Boston, or Scottsdale, Arizona - Tuesday through Friday.
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation support is available for qualified candidates who are currently based in the U.S., authorized to work for a U.S. employer, and open to relocating closer to one of our regional hubs.
- Fully Remote Eligibility: Full-time remote eligibility will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to accommodate specific needs.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Pay Transparency
Axon offers a comprehensive total compensation package, which includes base salary, a generous annual bonus, and company equity.
The starting base annual pay for this role is between $210,600.00 - $242,100.00 excluding annual bonuses, and equity depending on your geographic market. The actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location—often a combination of these elements.
Our benefits are designed to support you physically, financially, and emotionally—through life's major milestones and in your everyday moments. To learn more about our benefits, please visit our careers page.
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.
We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at axongreenhousesupport@axon.com or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.
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.
Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page. If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to recruitingops@axon.com.
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Search Principal Systems Engineer Jobs in New YorkPrincipal Systems Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for principal systems engineers in New York?
New York's largest visa sponsors for senior engineering roles include technology firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, financial services companies like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Bloomberg, and telecommunications companies like Verizon. These organizations regularly file Labor Condition Applications for senior engineering positions and have established immigration support programs, making them reliable targets for international candidates at the principal level.
Which visa types realistically fit principal systems engineer roles in New York?
Principal systems engineer roles qualify as specialty occupations, making the H-1B visa the most common path. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and an annual cap that has never been exhausted. Chilean and Singaporean citizens may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. Canadian and Mexican nationals can use the TN visa under the USMCA Engineer category, provided they hold a qualifying engineering degree. The EB-2 and EB-3 green card categories are also available for longer-term permanent residence.
Which cities in New York have the most principal systems engineer sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the overwhelming majority of principal systems engineer sponsorship activity in the state, driven by the dense concentration of technology, finance, and media companies across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island City. Albany has a smaller but active cluster tied to state government technology and defense contractors. Buffalo and Rochester have emerging engineering hubs, though sponsorship volume at the principal level remains significantly lower than New York City.
How to find principal systems engineer visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate lists principal systems engineer roles in New York from employers with verified visa sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on companies that have actively filed for engineering positions rather than guessing. Filtering by role and location on Migrate Mate surfaces opportunities matched to your seniority level and New York geography, which is especially useful given how competitive the market is at the principal engineer level in New York City.
Are there state-specific factors that affect principal systems engineer sponsorship in New York?
New York's financial services sector creates a concentration of senior engineering roles that few other states can match, particularly for systems engineers working on trading infrastructure, risk platforms, and cloud migration. The state also hosts major university research pipelines through Columbia, Cornell Tech, and NYU that feed into principal-level hiring. New York City's high cost of living means prevailing wage levels for principal systems engineer LCA filings are among the highest in the country, which can influence which employers sponsor at this seniority level.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored principal systems engineer jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.