--- title: Electric Propulsion Systems, Hardware Manager, Prime description: Amazon is hiring for the Electric Propulsion Systems, Hardware Manager, Prime Air role in Seattle, WA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/electric-propulsion-systems-hardware-manager-prime-air-at-amazon-01a1d3bd-678d-7288-b6e3-b9d3f8556aa8 date: 2026-11-13T09:15:15Z og_description: Join Amazon as Electric Propulsion Systems, Hardware Manager, Prime Air in Seattle, WA. Pays $175.1K–$236.9K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/43pauq.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** | $175.1K/yr - $236.9K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 13, 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 $160,000 – $215,000 a year (median $185,000). ## Description Prime Air is Amazon's drone delivery program, working to safely deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less. We are looking for an experienced Hardware Manager to lead the Electric Propulsion Systems team, responsible for the design, development, and production of key subsystems powering the Prime Air drone — including motors, batteries, charging infrastructure, and power distribution. This is a people-manager role with direct reports. You will own the technical roadmap and execution for electric propulsion hardware, driving innovation while meeting fast program timelines. You'll collaborate across disciplines (software, flight sciences, systems engineering, manufacturing) to deliver reliable, certifiable propulsion systems at scale. Key job responsibilities Own the technical direction, roadmap, and execution of electric propulsion hardware development, aligned with Prime Air program milestones Hire, develop, and manage a high-performing team of hardware engineers and research scientists, with mentorship, career development, and performance feedback Lead design reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments for propulsion subsystems Manage supplier and vendor relationships for key propulsion components and drive make-vs-buy decisions Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and certification requirements (e.g., DO-160, DO-254, FAA Part 135) Drive continuous improvement in design processes, test methodologies, and manufacturing readiness, partnering with systems engineering, software, flight sciences, manufacturing, and safety teams A day in the life This role is responsible for managing the development of a portfolio of products. Daily activities include deep diving into the designs and aiding the team in decision making process, working with the supply chain and quality engineering team to ensure the designs are manufacturable and planning and conducting the testing on these products. As this is a developmental role it is also expected that this role will own the propulsion part of technical roadmap engaging with external organizations to identify and investigate new technologies. About the team This role is part of a larger team of hardware managers, systems engineers and technical program managers who own Prime Air's next generation drone designs. ## Basic Qualifications \- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field \- 7+ years of new hardware products development experience \- 7+ years of engineering team management experience ## Preferred Qualifications \- Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Power Engineering, or a related field \- Experience developing products for large volume production \- Experience managing teams of 8+ engineers 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 . 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