2026 US Mechanical Engineering Internship

Your Impact

As a Mechanical Engineer Intern,you have foundational mechanical engineering knowledge and a strong command of one or more 3D modeling programs (i.e. NX, Solidworks, Creo, etc). You have a passion for mechanical engineering or inclination for tinkering and coming up with innovative solutions to novel problems. You will grow rapidly by driving high impact features to new product development with coaching from your veteran teammates.

This role will enable you to elevate your skills to the next level. As an intern, you will have regular 1:1s with your mentor, an experienced engineer on your team. You will get career advice through regular meetings with your manager, who is accountable for developing the careers of their reports. As part of your internship, you’ll get visibility by presenting your ideas, vision, and accomplishments to executive leadership.

Join Forces in an exciting environment where you use your passion, experience, and analytical skills to help bring new solutions to public safety and leave a positive impact on the world.

Your Day-to-Day

• Owning and driving end-to-end development of product features
• Working with the latest open source technologies
• Participating in engineering design reviews and new concept brainstorming
• Ensuring that your work hits a high bar for quality and performance
• Daily involvement with all team activities, including team meetings, culture building, and company wide initiatives
• Opportunity for on-site agency visits, including ride alongs

Basic Qualifications

• Currently an undergrad student pursuing a Mechanical Engineering Degree going into senior year
• Experienced with 3D CAD software; have taken a CAD class at minimum
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment/3D printing/hand tool prototyping
• Measurement/Test Coursework
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Cultural alignment to Axon Company Values:https://global.axon.com/company/values

Preferred Qualifications

• A previous mechanical/product development internship a plus
• Experience with CREO/Pro-E
• Capstone project experience a plus

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
• Semester interns: 27 May 2026 – 14 August 2026
• Quarter interns: 9 June 2026 – 28 August 2026

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.