Sr. Electrical Engineer, Prime Air Perception
AmazonSr. Electrical Engineer, Prime Air Perception
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/6/2026
Compensation
$137,300 - $185,700 per year
Job description
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and verification of the Prime Air Drone Perception subsystem and ground-based package loading infrastructure. This role involves owning the power and signal architecture for radar and cameras, as well as developing new hardware that interfaces with drones. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, make key design decisions, and drive engineering excellence within the Prime Air team. This position offers an opportunity to innovate and apply advanced technologies to real-world delivery challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 7+ years of engineering experience
- Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
- Proven track record of completing full FPGA product cycles from concept through production
- Strong Digital Signal Processing (DSP) background with experience implementing DSP algorithms in hardware
- Proficiency with FPGA design tools such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus
- Experience with high-speed interfaces like PCIe, Ethernet, and SERDES
- Experience with modern ASIC/FPGA design and verification tools
- Experience using scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Linux bash
- Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipeline implementation
- Experience working in a fast-paced work environment
- Experience with communication systems or RF signal processing
- Design experience for Aerospace or other regulated industries
Responsibilities
- Own the camera and radar signal and power architecture for Prime Air Drone Perception hardware and supporting packaging loading systems from concept to production.
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of complex high-speed and mixed-signal boards.
- Define board-level architectures and select appropriate components based on system requirements.
- Create detailed schematics and guide PCB layout activities, ensuring signal integrity, power integrity, manufacturability, and reliability requirements are met.
- Perform board bring-up, debugging, validation, and root-cause analysis.
- Drive technical decision-making and act as the primary hardware design authority for assigned projects.
- Review designs and provide technical mentorship to other engineers.
- Ensure designs meet performance, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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