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This includes, Avionic compute and Avionics distributed systems hardware. In this role you will be working with our Seattle based team to help to deploy new hardware and Avionics architecture systems for Prime Air Drones. You will work with internal and external vendors to support hardware development, manufacturing and test. \nExport Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon's ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf\nKey job responsibilities\nArchitect and design avionics compute and distributed system hardware, including air data probes, lidar, radar, and GNSS antennas\nDesign and test analog and digital components such as navigation hardware, satellite communication, DC-DC converters, and protection circuitry\nPerform electrical analysis and circuit simulation, size and select components, and create schematics and PCB layouts\nSupport engineering trades and estimates, work with suppliers and partners on critical components, and develop hardware from concept to mass production\nDevelop hardware and component-level requirements and specifications\nRaise the engineering rigor behind designs, verification, and documentation\nPrototype hardware and systems in the lab, and perform formal verification testing, including DO-160 and DO-254\nAbout the team\nHere at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.\nHow do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and-most importantly-safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog(https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos).\nIf 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.\nCome work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!\nBasic qualifications\n- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent\n- 6+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience\n- 6+ years of electrical engineering work experience in Consumer Electronics, Power Electronics, Robotics, Aerospace, Automotive, and/or Communications fields\n- Experience in motherboard design, PCB design including schematic capture, stackup and circuit board layout\nPreferred qualifications\n- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent\n- Experience collaborating with the ECAD/physical board designer and able to review PCB designs with Allegro, CAM350, or equivalent\n- 5+ years of developing electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical (2010 or newer) experience\n- 5+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\nOur 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.\nThe 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. 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