Senior Robotics Hardware Lead: Real-Time Systems & Firmware

Amazon; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking a Sr Hardware Development Manager to lead hardware, firmware and embedded systems engineering for next‑generation robotics platforms. You will define architecture standards, drive development processes, and collaborate across robotics, controls and software teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Applicants should bring 10+ years of engineering leadership, deep experience in embedded systems, and a strong track record in manufacturing or industrial contexts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering.
• 10+ years engineering team management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Experience in system-level integration and firmware development.
• Experience developing and testing mechanical robotics equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware, firmware, and embedded systems engineers.
• Implement computing architecture standards and firmware practices.
• Contribute to roadmaps for next-gen robotics computing platforms.
• Design robust, scalable firmware solutions for safety-critical systems.
• Collaborate with robotics, controls, and software teams on integrated solutions.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team management

System integration

DFx (design for manufacturing)

Robotics hardware

Real-time control systems

Education

B.S. in Electronic or Computer Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

MS Project

Visio/Word/PowerPoint

Job description

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking a Sr Hardware Development Manager to lead hardware, firmware and embedded systems engineering for next‑generation robotics platforms. You will define architecture standards, drive development processes, and collaborate across robotics, controls and software teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Applicants should bring 10+ years of engineering leadership, deep experience in embedded systems, and a strong track record in manufacturing or industrial contexts.