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Lead ICT Design Engineer, ICT Infra Engineering

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

$116,800 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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Job description

As an ICT Design Engineer at AWS, you will be part of a global engineering team focused on revolutionizing the design of critical communications pathways, spaces, and cabling within data centers. This role emphasizes innovation and collaboration, allowing you to work with various engineers and managers to develop solutions for the physical layer. You will engage with industry suppliers and manufacturers to define product requirements and explore emerging technologies. Your contributions will directly impact AWS and its customers, fostering an inclusive culture that values bold ideas.

Requirements

  • Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including data centers.
  • 2+ years of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) design experience in Mission Critical Environments.
  • 5+ years of working experience with fiber optic components, cabling, and interconnect products.
  • BICSI RCDD Certification or internationally recognized equivalent.
  • Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely delivery of scalable fiber optic and copper plant designs and specifications.
  • Review and approve ICT pathway, cabling, and equipment submittals.
  • Identify and respond to risks and high-priority issues rapidly and effectively.
  • Support new technology and design activities that improve infrastructure quality, reduce cost, and installation time.
  • Travel 20+% to review projects and coordinate with onsite personnel and contractors at AWS' Data Centers.

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

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