Security Hardware Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a skilled mechanical engineer to lead hardware design and testing for security products across AWS data centers.

You will define requirements, collaborate with firmware, software, and operations teams, and help deliver secure, scalable hardware solutions globally. The role emphasizes rigorous validation, cross-functional collaboration, documentation, and ongoing cost optimization, with travel up to 25% to support deployments and field issues.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with prototyping and implementation.
• Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware.
• Experience in developing functional specifications and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Define hardware requirements, component specifications, and system architectures for security products
• Evaluate and qualify hardware from vendors and partners, conducting rigorous testing to validate performance, reliability, and compliance with AWS standards
• Develop test plans, validation procedures, and acceptance criteria for hardware products throughout the development lifecycle
• Drive hardware integration projects across internal teams and external partners, resolving complex technical challenges
• Collaborate cross-functionally with firmware, software, mechanical, and operations engineers to deliver integrated security solutions
• Contribute to the standardization of security hardware designs and specifications across the global data center portfolio
• Create technical documentation, hardware specifications, test reports, and engineering change orders
• Identify opportunities for hardware innovation, cost optimization, and reliability improvements across the security product portfolio
• Ensure compliance with internal security standards, industry certifications, and regulatory requirements
• Support Infrastructure Security initiatives through domestic and international travel approximately 25% of the time

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Prototyping

Hardware troubleshooting

Functional specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a skilled mechanical engineer to lead hardware design and testing for security products across AWS data centers.

You will define requirements, collaborate with firmware, software, and operations teams, and help deliver secure, scalable hardware solutions globally. The role emphasizes rigorous validation, cross-functional collaboration, documentation, and ongoing cost optimization, with travel up to 25% to support deployments and field issues.