Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Sensor Technical Leader, AR - Hardware

Amazon; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Hardware Development Engineer to lead innovative hardware designs for cutting-edge robotic systems. This role involves overseeing product development from concept to production, collaborating with diverse teams, and mentoring engineers. With a focus on enhancing performance and customer experience, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of robotics technology. If you are passionate about hardware development and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, and system-level design.
• Strong understanding of hardware development principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introduction.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Electrical Design

System-Level Design

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in related fields

Tools

CAD Software

Matlab

PSPICE

Job description

Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Sensor Technical Leader, AR - Hardware

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Job Overview

As an Amazon Robotics Sensor Technology Leader, you will develop innovative hardware designs for our emerging robotic systems and improve existing hardware to optimize performance and enhance customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production, including requirements, specifications, design, prototyping, validation, and testing.
• Support architecture development for complex camera, compute, or machine vision modules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers on new product introduction or technology development.
• Coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality teams, and vendors for product launch and sustainment.
• Write functional specifications, design verification plans, and test procedures.
• Own engineering analysis and cradle-to-grave project management.
• Design and support hardware solutions, develop requirements, and follow hardware development best practices.
• Provide expertise in sensing technologies and act as a trusted technical leader.
• Contribute to sensor strategy and roadmap development.
• Mentor engineering team members.

Basic Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical Engineering or similar.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, and system-level design.
• Strong understanding of hardware development principles.
• Experience leading hardware design in ambiguous problem spaces.
• Experience with recruiting, mentoring, and developing engineers.
• Leadership in multidisciplinary teams and working with third-party service providers.
• Expertise in sensing and compute technologies, CAD, and analytical tools.
• Design experience with complex hardware including machine vision and compute modules.
• Knowledge of DFX design practices and system interfacing.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in related fields.
• Experience with sensor modalities like LiDAR, stereo, RGB, radar.
• Design for IEC standards and safety-rated systems.
• Experience troubleshooting EMI/EMC issues, proficiency in Matlab and PSPICE.

We value diverse backgrounds and encourage passionate individuals to apply. For accommodations during the hiring process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.