Electrical Hardware Development Engineer , Bespoke Solutions

Join AWS as an Electrical Hardware Development Engineer to support the development of next-generation cloud infrastructure hardware. Drive innovation in complex designs working with world-class engineers in our dedicated product development lab in Arlington, VA.

This role will sit in our new headquarters in Northern Virginia, where Amazon will invest $2.5 billion, occupy 4 million square feet of energy-efficient office space, and create at least 25,000 new full-time jobs. Our employees and the neighboring community will also benefit from associated investments including infrastructure updates, public transportation improvements, and new access to Reagan National Airport.

This position requires that the candidate selected must be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in system-level hardware architecture decisions and technical requirements
• Support new product introduction (NPI) processes with Senior Hardware Engineers
• Partner with FPGA/firmware teams to define system interfaces and requirements
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of hardware, software, and FPGA engineers in our dedicated product development lab
• Support innovative solutions, participate in design reviews, troubleshoot prototypes, and provide technical support to team members

About the team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, which is why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help you develop your engineering expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields
• 2+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience, or experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
• Experience in motherboard design, PCB design including schematic capture, stackup, and circuit board layout
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments
• 3+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience
• US Government Security clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and option for Supplemental life plans)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)

Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

Base salary range: $109,700 - $160,000 USD annually (locations: MD, Jessup; VA, Arlington; VA, Herndon).

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.