Sr. Manager, Hardware Development

Amazon; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 180,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an experienced Hardware development lead to own end-to-end validation and verification efforts for advanced robotics and mobile manipulation systems. You will define strategy, partner with design and manufacturing teams, and scale tests for complex electromechanical platforms in dynamic industrial environments.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary hardware engineering team, drive defect prevention, and navigate an entrepreneurial setting with high-judgment decisions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a multi-disciplinary hardware engineering team developing verification and validation plans for HW.
• Define and drive the overall hardware verification and validation strategy aligned with product development roadmaps
• Partner with HW design/mechanical/electrical/manufacturing teams to deliver safe, reliable, and scalable robotic solutions
• Plan ahead to avoid hardware defects and drive any problems to zero
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial and ambiguous environment, making high-judgment decisions with incomplete information

Skills

Engineering team management

System-level integration

Robotics equipment testing

Manufacturing/industrial engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

MS Project

Visio

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Amazon is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.

We are seeking an experienced Hardware development lead for end-to-end validation and verification efforts for advanced robotics and mobile manipulation systems. This role requires deep expertise in hardware and software, with the ability to build and scale comprehensive test strategies for complex electromechanical systems operating in dynamic industrial environments.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead and grow a multi-disciplinary hardware engineering team developing verification and validation plans for HW.


• Define and drive the overall hardware verification and validation strategy aligned with product development roadmaps


• Partner with HW design/mechanical/electrical/manufacturing teams to deliver safe, reliable, and scalable robotic solutions


• Plan ahead to avoid hardware defects and drive any problems to zero


• Thrive in an entrepreneurial and ambiguous environment, making high-judgment decisions with incomplete information

About The Team

You’ll join a team building next-generation robotic systems designed for real-world industrial environments. We integrate autonomy, dexterous manipulation, and robust mechanical design to create systems that work safely and reliably alongside people. This role reports to senior technical leadership and collaborates across hardware engineering, software development, applied science, and operations teams.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering team management experience


• Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field


• Experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering


• Experience developing and testing mechanical robotics equipment


• Experience in system-level integration

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field


• Knowledge of MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and software for technical document writing such as Visio, Word, or PowerPoint


• Experience in technical leadership of development, testing, and implementation of large-scale, complex technology projects


• Experience working as a technical lead

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & D&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, N.Reading - 179,700.00 - 243,100.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10479095