Senior Cloud Hardware Engineer: Optics & Thermal Design

Amazon; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer (CHDE) with a mechanical focus for the Network Product Development team in Cupertino, CA. You will design, validate, and sustain high-speed optical modules and systems, collaborating with design teams, manufacturing partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver robust, manufacturable hardware.

The role emphasizes DFx, thermal management, and test automation to improve yields and reduce cost.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical design for hardware systems and components.
• 4+ years developing and automating validation testbeds for thermal and mechanical characterization.
• 2+ years working on manufacturing processes and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate new mechanical and thermal design approaches.
• Develop and validate mechanical and thermal designs for optical modules and systems.
• Perform thermal simulation and validation across operating conditions.
• Develop and automate test plans for structural, thermal, and environmental qualification.

Skills

8+ years mechanical design

Python scripting

Manufacturing processes

Automation basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

PhD preferred (advantage)

Tools

SolidWorks/Creo

Thermal simulation tools (Icepak, FloTHERM)

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer (CHDE) with a mechanical focus for the Network Product Development team in Cupertino, CA. You will design, validate, and sustain high-speed optical modules and systems, collaborating with design teams, manufacturing partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver robust, manufacturable hardware.

The role emphasizes DFx, thermal management, and test automation to improve yields and reduce cost.