--- title: Drone Avionics Electrical Engineer, Prime Air at Amazon description: Amazon is hiring for the Drone Avionics Electrical Engineer, Prime Air role in Seattle, WA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/drone-avionics-electrical-engineer-prime-air-at-amazon-01a1d7c3-c872-7a6c-a135-f54d9fc15c9f date: 2026-11-14T07:15:37Z og_description: Join Amazon as Drone Avionics Electrical Engineer, Prime Air in Seattle, WA. Pays $136K–$184K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/xbhjvn.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Seattle, WA | | **Salary** | $136K/yr - $184K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 14, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 25,968 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $138,000 – $161,000 a year (median $161,000). ## Description As an Electrical Hardware Engineer on our team, you will be responsible for end-to-end hardware development lifecycle across design, validation, and manufacturing for flight-critical avionics systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams - including propulsion, structures, firmware, software, safety, certification, production - to meet the highest standards of safety and reliability. Key job responsibilities Own the product development lifecycle of hardware within the avionics system Develop and execute verification and validation test plans, including qualification and compliance against aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, DO-254) Bring up EE hardware, validate interfaces, and unblock system integration across the flight computer and connected sensor subsystems Lead root cause analysis of hardware failures across hardware/software interfaces, then develop corrective actions and implement fixes in production hardware Drive DFM and DFR with fabrication, assembly, and qualification vendors, and lead manufacturing, in-service, and reliability initiatives for avionics hardware in production About the team Prime Air is Amazon's autonomous drone delivery service. Our mission is to build a safe, ultra-fast, and convenient drone delivery system that transforms the way packages are delivered to customers worldwide. Avionics Hardware Team at Prime Air develops and sustains Electrical and Electronics (EE) Hardware for the avionics systems of autonomous drones - including flight computers, air data sensors, cameras, radars, lighting systems, and electrical wiring interconnect systems - at Amazon's delivery scale. ## Basic Qualifications \- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or experience with modern ASIC/FPGA design and verification tools \- Experience with prototyping and implementation \- Experience in root cause analysis and error correction, identifying changes to procedures and systems to implement long-term fixes and avoid repeating issues \- Experience in motherboard design, PCB design including schematic capture, stackup and circuit board layout ## Preferred Qualifications \- Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent \- 5+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience \- Experience with product level validation testing (Thermal, EMC/EMI, Shock, Cycle Testing, etc.) \- Experience in reliability engineering, including accelerated life testing, failure rate modeling, and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA). 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 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 & 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 . USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually ## Skills - ASIC Design - Security Panels - Prototyping - Schematic Capture - Root Cause Analysis - Electromagnetic Interference And Compatibility (Emc/emi) - Hardware Development - Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Dfmea) - Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) Compliance - PCB Design - Reliability Engineering - Maintenance - Shock Management - Verification And Validation - Electrical Engineering - Motherboard - Field-Programmable Gate Array (Fpga) ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## Related - [More jobs at Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electrical Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electrical Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering/electrical-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 63277 jobs - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61424 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 20397 jobs - [Seattle, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/seattle?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 18617 jobs ## Related pages - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 63277 jobs - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61424 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 20397 jobs - [Seattle, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/seattle?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 18617 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)