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If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.
Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!
Prime Air is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and develop electronics hardware and related components for Prime Air Drones. This includes, Avionics and Distributes Systems components, DC-DC converters. In this role you will be working with our Seattle based team to help to deploy new hardware for Prime Air Drones. You will work with internal and external vendors to support hardware development, manufacturing and test. You will also be supporting other ongoing development and testing efforts for the Drone.
Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will help the team in the following ways:
-Designs, develops, and tests Avionics hardware
-Design and test other analog/digital devices components
-Perform electrical analyses, circuit simulation, components sizing and selection, create electrical schematics and PCB layouts.
-Support engineering trades, estimates and interact with suppliers/partners on critical components and develop hardware from concept to mass production.
-Support developing hardware and component level requirements/specifications.
-Increase the engineering rigor behind designs, verification, and documentation.
-Perform prototype hardware and systems in labs.
-Perform formal verification testing including DO-160 and DO-254
If this sounds like the role for you, come make history with us!
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related fields
- Minimum 4+ years’ experience developing electronic hardware
- A strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, including circuit design, electronics, and analog/digital systems
- Experience programming microcontrollers and designing embedded systems. Knowledge of C/C++, familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., CAN, I2C, SPI), and experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Experience in PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design and layout. This includes proficiency in PCB design software (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, Eagle), understanding of EMI/EMC principles, and knowledge of high-speed design techniques.
- System-Level Design and Integration experience. This involves understanding how various components interact, designing for scalability and modularity, and considering factors like cost, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience designing and analyzing inverter and converter circuits including gate drivers
- Knowledge and experience with embedded control of power electronic circuits.
- Skilled working in lab environment with high voltages/current and testing batteries.
- Experience leading PCBA Board bring-Up, validation testing, generating test plans/procedures/reports
- Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 6+ years’ experience developing Battery Management Systems(BMS) and battery chargers for Li-Ion batteries
- Proficiency in programming microcontrollers and designing embedded systems. Proficiency of C/C++, familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., CAN, I2C, SPI), and experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Proficiency in PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design and layout. This includes proficiency in PCB design software (Altium preferred), understanding of EMI/EMC principles, and knowledge of high-speed design techniques.
- Experience with CAD software (CATIA preferred)
- Experience working with commercial standards (DO-254, DO-160G, DO-178)
- Experience with EMI/EMC filter design for power electronics products
- Experience developing Inverters and DC-DC converters
- Experience in Python, Matlab, or equivalent scripting languages
- Experience in aerospace or automotive industry
- Knowledge or experience using FEA simulation tool such as Ansys Maxwell/Q3D or equivalent
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
