Amazon
Hardware Development Engineer II (Power Electronics), Prime Air Electric Propulsion Subsystem
$117K–$160K
Seattle, WA · Full-time · Posted Jun 8, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years in multi-layer power electronics PCB layout and design, and 4+ years working with 10KW-or-above high-voltage DC power systems.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent; a Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred.
About the job
Designs, develops, tests, and delivers high-voltage power electronics hardware for Prime Air electric propulsion systems, from concept through production.
What you'll do
- Design and validate multilayer power electronics boards for 10KW+ high-voltage DC systems.
- Define component architecture, including topology, specifications, and thermal management; develop test plans against DO-160 and DO-274.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturers while managing milestones, documentation, and design risks.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's 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 with high-voltage DC power systems rated at 10KW or above.
- Experience developing power electronics boards from concept through production; proficiency with power electronics design tools and working knowledge of DO-160 and DO-274.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with vendor engagement, thermal simulation, reliability testing, rapid prototyping, or manufacturing power electronics assemblies.
Pay
117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Altium, OrCAD, ECAD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, DO-160, DO-274, HALT/HASS
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