Avionics Hardware Manager, Prime Air — Lead Flight Electronics

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Avionics Hardware Manager for Prime Air in Seattle, WA. You will lead the avionics hardware development for drone subsystems, including flight computers, communication hardware, and sensors.

This is a people-manager role owning the technical roadmap and ensuring timely, certifiable hardware delivery across cross-functional teams. You will mentor engineers, guide critical propulsion subsystem decisions, and oversee supplier relationships while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of new hardware products development experience
• 7+ years of engineering team management experience
• Experience in DFx (cost, test, manufacturing)
• Experience in project management of technical projects

Responsibilities

• Own the technical direction and execution of avionics hardware development.
• Hire, develop, and manage a high-performing team of hardware engineers and research scientists; provide mentorship, career development, and performance feedback.
• Define and drive the avionics hardware roadmap aligned with Prime Air program milestones.
• Lead design reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments for propulsion subsystems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems engineering, software, flight sciences, manufacturing, and safety teams.
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships for key propulsion components; drive make-vs-buy decisions.
• Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and certification requirements (e.g., DO-160, DO-254, FAA Part 135).
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes, test methodologies, and manufacturing readiness

Skills

Hardware development

Engineering management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Avionics Hardware Manager for Prime Air in Seattle, WA. You will lead the avionics hardware development for drone subsystems, including flight computers, communication hardware, and sensors.

This is a people-manager role owning the technical roadmap and ensuring timely, certifiable hardware delivery across cross-functional teams. You will mentor engineers, guide critical propulsion subsystem decisions, and oversee supplier relationships while maintaining safety and