Sr. Product Design Architect, Concept Dev, Hardware Strategy

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 137,300 - 185,700; Full time

Job summary

Amazon seeks a Sr. Product Design Architect in Seattle to lead hardware product concepts, system architectures and cross‑functional teamwork with display, optics, sensors and software.

You will drive design verification, develop 3D CAD models and schematics, mentor engineers, and push for scalable production from concept to mass manufacture.

Must excel in leading teams, managing risk, and delivering innovative solutions aligned with Amazon flywheel goals.

Qualifications

• Experience developing functional specs, verification plans and test procedures.
• Expert knowledge of CAD systems and complex assembly management.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, design and drive innovative hardware products and architectures.
• Lead overall product design system architecture and layout with 3D CAD models and schematics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across technology, industrial design, product management and manufacturing.
• Identify and solve complex engineering challenges; lead teams if needed.
• Develop test methodologies, risk mitigation, verification and validation plans.
• Guide new product development from concept to mass production.
• Foster technical excellence and mentor HW design engineers.
• Document operation theory for engineering systems and architectures.
• Support cost reduction, sustainability and supplier engagement efforts.
• Provide regular status updates to partners and leadership.

Skills

System architecture

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

CAD software

3D CAD modeling

Job description

Sr. Product Design Architect, Concept Dev, Hardware Strategy

Job ID: 3196473 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Key Responsibilities

• Conceive, design, drive and develop innovative hardware products and technology architectures.
• Serve as technical lead for overall product design system architecture and layout, including development of 3D CAD models, MCO drawings, engineering analysis, prototyping, testing, technology development, and schematics generation.
• Work closely within multi‑disciplinary cross‑functional teams, including technology teams (display, optics, audio, sensors, camera, wireless, material science, etc.), industrial design, product management, manufacturing, and software, to develop products and technologies.
• Identify and solve complex technical engineering challenges and risks. If needed, lead a team to navigate through the solution implementation process.
• Develop test methodologies, risk mitigation, verification and validation plans, and design compliance strategies.
• Lead in interfacing with engineering, business and operation leaders to drive new product development programs from product concept to mass production.
• Foster a culture of technical engineering excellence across the organization.
• Serve as role‑model mentor across multiple levels of HW design engineer function from various disciplines.
• Develop and document theory of operation for engineering system and architecture.
• Support engineering, design and operational efficiency efforts (cost reduction, sustaining, sustainability, second source, risk mitigation, etc.).
• Lead vendor technology engagement efforts and relevant technology scoping that aligns with Amazon flywheel goals.
• Provide regular status updates to internal partners and leadership team.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures.
• Expert knowledge in CAD systems and complex assembly management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
• Experience with project management of technical projects.

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

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Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&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, WA, Seattle - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually