Permitting Manager

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 a Permitting Manager, you are a subject-matter expert with deep permitting knowledge across infrastructure and electrical deployments. You’ll own permitting strategy, guide customers through regulatory complexity, and influence cross-functional teams (engineering, legal, compliance) to accelerate projects and ensure alignment with local authority requirements. This role requires independent judgment, creative problem-solving, and process design. You’ll manage risk across a national portfolio, foster agency relationships, and serve as a key advisor during project planning and execution.

What You'll Do

Location: US based Axon hub sites (Atlanta, Boston, Denver, San Francisco, Scottsdale, or Seattle metro areas)
Reports to: Senior Manager, Professional Services

• Authority Engagement: Build strategic relationships with AHJs; anticipate regulatory shifts and influence local buy-in.


• Cross-Functional Influence: Guide and advise project, legal, and engineering teams on permitting impact.


• Process Ownership: Design and implement permit tracking, compliance tools, and reporting systems for enterprise scalability.


• Project Integration: Align permitting timelines with deployment schedules and proactively identify blockers.


• Regulatory Expertise: Interpret and apply complex code frameworks (NEC, NFPA, zoning, environmental) to real-world deployments.


• Risk Navigation: Assess and resolve complex permitting risks before they impact field operations.


• Strategic Permit Leadership: Own end-to-end permitting operations and optimize processes across jurisdictions.

What You Bring

• 8+ years managing permits for large-scale infrastructure, utility, or construction projects.


• Background in public-sector or enterprise deployments, including government compliance.


• Demonstrated success influencing internal and external stakeholders.


• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, zoning, and environmental regulations.


• PMP, CAPM, ICC Permit Technician, OSHA 30, NFPA certification.


• Proficiency in GIS, CAD, blueprint review, and tracking systems (e.g., Smartsheet).


• Proven experience navigating multi-jurisdictional permitting environments.


• Strong experience in multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional environments.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match


• Discretionary paid time off


• Paid parental leave for all


• Medical, Dental, Vision plans


• Fitness Programs


• Emotional & Mental Wellness support


• Learning & Development programs

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

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.