R&D Werkstudent, Kassel

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
We are looking for a motivated Werkstudent to join our team, contributing 20 hours per week to exciting projects in the engineering and technology space. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your technical skills while working with a dynamic and innovative team.

What You’ll Do

Work Location: This role is based out of our Kassel 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.

• Assist in developing and optimizing technical solutions in an engineering or related field.
• Collaborate with team members on project tasks, ensuring timely completion and quality output.
• Support technical documentation and troubleshooting efforts.
• Contribute to research, analysis, and implementation of new tools or methods.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input on technical challenges and opportunities.

What You Bring

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Technical proficiency in your area of study, with a desire to apply your knowledge practically.
• Basic understanding of software development or engineering principles.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Kassel, Germany, with flexibility for occasional remote tasks.

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.

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