High School Internship - Summer 2026
Axon · Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
About this role
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.
As a High School Intern at Axon, you’ll gain exposure to multiple areas of the business through meaningful, hands-on projects and valuable networking opportunities. During this 8-week program, you’ll collaborate with industry professionals, contribute to real-world initiatives, and develop technical and professional skills that will help shape your future in STEM. Axon offers several specialized internship tracks, allowing students to pursue opportunities aligned with their interests — whether in engineering and prototyping, quality systems and compliance, or global security and operations. Each track provides focused, hands-on experience while contributing to active business priorities.
What’ You’ll do
Throughout the program, interns will:
- Work with different teams across the company to support innovative projects and real-world problem solving.
- Support real projects that teams are actively working on, including product development, research initiatives, process improvements, or operational programs depending on track placement.
- Gain hands-on experience with Axon technologies, tools, and systems.
- Develop technical skills in areas such as engineering, data analysis, compliance, research, or security operations.
- Participate in mentorship and professional development sessions designed to build communication, collaboration, and workplace readiness skills.
- Network with professionals across engineering, product, operations, and business teams to explore potential education and career pathways.
- Work alongside a dedicated site lead as well as a cohort of fellow high school interns in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What You Bring
- Sharp thinking and curiosity. You ask thoughtful questions, explore new ideas, and aren’t afraid to challenge yourself or the status quo.
- Adaptability and resilience. You’re open to feedback, willing to learn from mistakes, and ready to grow in a fast-moving environment.
- Unstoppable drive to learn. Whether through school, work, community, or personal projects, you actively seek opportunities to build skills and make an impact.
- You have an interest in or curiosity in STEM (engineering, computer science, robotics, math, physics, or related coursework). This interest may come from classes, clubs, personal projects, community programs, or self-directed learning.
- You are currently a junior or senior attending a high school in the greater Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ or Seattle, WA areas (Graduating Seniors eligible).
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and analytical thinking
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- Comfort working both independently and in team-based environments
- No prior professional work experience is required — we value curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
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.
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