Hardware Development Engineer II (Power Electronics), Prime Air Electric Propulsion Subsystem
Job Location:
Job Location:
Seattle, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
9 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
We are seeking a Hardware Development Engineer II to join our Power Electronics this role you will be a significant and autonomous contributor solving difficult hardware engineering problems related to high-power electronics systems. You will design develop and validate power electronics boards from concept through production working on 10KW high-voltage DC systems that push the boundaries of performance reliability and efficiency.
This position requires an engineer who demonstrates strong technical depth in power electronics while also exhibiting the system-level thinking and influence characteristic of our most impactful contributors.
Key job responsibilities
Design develop and test multi-layer power electronics board layouts for high-voltage DC systems (10KW) from initial concept through volume production release.
Define and execute power electronics component architecture including topology selection component specification and thermal management strategies.
Lead the development of test plans that validate designs against DO-160 and DO-274 standards ensuring electromagnetic compatibility environmental resilience and functional safety.
Ensure designs meet appropriate IP (Ingress Protection) ratings for target deployment environments.
Apply system-level thinking to understand how power electronics subsystems integrate with and influence the broader product architecture.
Partner effectively with cross-functional peers suppliers and contract manufacturers to build and validate designs driving alignment on technical trade-offs.
Deliver accurate time-based estimates for engineering tasks and manage design milestones through the product development lifecycle.
Create and maintain high-quality design documentation including schematics specifications analysis reports and test results.
Contribute to design reviews providing constructive technical feedback to teammates and cross-functional partners.
Identify risks and defects early in the design phase and proactively propose solutions that balance performance cost and schedule.
Improve team processes tools and methodologies; develop firmware software or scripts that aid development or testing of power electronics hardware.
A day in the life
You independently drive the design and delivery of power electronics hardware making sound trade-offs between performance cost manufacturability and schedule. Your test plans thoroughly validate designs and efficiently address system integration challenges. You think in terms of the system not just individual components and proactively work to improve the overall product architecture. Your work is consistently high quality meeting safety regulatory and reliability standards. You influence your teams technical direction and are recognized as a go-to resource for power electronics expertise.
About the team
The New Experimental Technology (NEXT) Electric Propulsion Subsystem (EPS) organization conducts technology research design and development of the power system for Prime Airs drones. We are responsible to deliver an EPS and hardware components that safely supports 15-minute drone delivery and is certifiable by the FAA and EASA regulators.
Our work spans the full product lifecycle from early-stage research and concept development through detailed design prototyping testing and certification support. The EPS is a critical system enabling Prime Airs autonomous delivery operations providing the electrical power generation storage distribution and propulsion capabilities required for safe and reliable flight.
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 4 years of hands-on experience with multi-layer power electronics PCB layout and design.
- 4 years of experience working on high-voltage DC power systems rated at 10KW or above.
- Demonstrated experience developing power electronics boards from concept through production.
- Proficiency with power electronics design tools (e.g. Altium OrCAD ECAD tools MATLAB/Simulink for power system modeling).
- Working knowledge of DO-160 and DO-274 design and test standards.
- Understanding of IP (Ingress Protection) rating requirements and design-for-environment principles
- Masters degree or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Experience leading vendor engagements and manufacturing partner discussions for power electronics assemblies.
- Familiarity with thermal simulation power integrity analysis and high-voltage creepage/clearance design rules.
- Experience with rapid prototyping techniques and low-volume manufacturing of power electronics hardware.
- Track record of delivering stable performant hardware solutions that meet cost and quality targets.
- Ability to decompose complex power system challenges into well-defined component-level design tasks.
- Experience with reliability testing HALT/HASS and failure analysis of power electronics systems.
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions across teams and communicate complex trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
- Contributions to intellectual property (patents trade secrets) in the power electronics domain.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
This position requires an engineer who demonstrates strong technical depth in power electronics while also exhibiting the system-level thinking and influence characteristic of our most impactful contributors.
Key job responsibilities
Design develop and test multi-layer power electronics board layouts for high-voltage DC systems (10KW) from initial concept through volume production release.
Define and execute power electronics component architecture including topology selection component specification and thermal management strategies.
Lead the development of test plans that validate designs against DO-160 and DO-274 standards ensuring electromagnetic compatibility environmental resilience and functional safety.
Ensure designs meet appropriate IP (Ingress Protection) ratings for target deployment environments.
Apply system-level thinking to understand how power electronics subsystems integrate with and influence the broader product architecture.
Partner effectively with cross-functional peers suppliers and contract manufacturers to build and validate designs driving alignment on technical trade-offs.
Deliver accurate time-based estimates for engineering tasks and manage design milestones through the product development lifecycle.
Create and maintain high-quality design documentation including schematics specifications analysis reports and test results.
Contribute to design reviews providing constructive technical feedback to teammates and cross-functional partners.
Identify risks and defects early in the design phase and proactively propose solutions that balance performance cost and schedule.
Improve team processes tools and methodologies; develop firmware software or scripts that aid development or testing of power electronics hardware.
A day in the life
You independently drive the design and delivery of power electronics hardware making sound trade-offs between performance cost manufacturability and schedule. Your test plans thoroughly validate designs and efficiently address system integration challenges. You think in terms of the system not just individual components and proactively work to improve the overall product architecture. Your work is consistently high quality meeting safety regulatory and reliability standards. You influence your teams technical direction and are recognized as a go-to resource for power electronics expertise.
About the team
The New Experimental Technology (NEXT) Electric Propulsion Subsystem (EPS) organization conducts technology research design and development of the power system for Prime Airs drones. We are responsible to deliver an EPS and hardware components that safely supports 15-minute drone delivery and is certifiable by the FAA and EASA regulators.
Our work spans the full product lifecycle from early-stage research and concept development through detailed design prototyping testing and certification support. The EPS is a critical system enabling Prime Airs autonomous delivery operations providing the electrical power generation storage distribution and propulsion capabilities required for safe and reliable flight.
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 4 years of hands-on experience with multi-layer power electronics PCB layout and design.
- 4 years of experience working on high-voltage DC power systems rated at 10KW or above.
- Demonstrated experience developing power electronics boards from concept through production.
- Proficiency with power electronics design tools (e.g. Altium OrCAD ECAD tools MATLAB/Simulink for power system modeling).
- Working knowledge of DO-160 and DO-274 design and test standards.
- Understanding of IP (Ingress Protection) rating requirements and design-for-environment principles
- Masters degree or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Experience leading vendor engagements and manufacturing partner discussions for power electronics assemblies.
- Familiarity with thermal simulation power integrity analysis and high-voltage creepage/clearance design rules.
- Experience with rapid prototyping techniques and low-volume manufacturing of power electronics hardware.
- Track record of delivering stable performant hardware solutions that meet cost and quality targets.
- Ability to decompose complex power system challenges into well-defined component-level design tasks.
- Experience with reliability testing HALT/HASS and failure analysis of power electronics systems.
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions across teams and communicate complex trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
- Contributions to intellectual property (patents trade secrets) in the power electronics domain.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Seattle - 117300.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
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