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Mechanical Hardware Engineer, Prime Air, Avionics Hardware

Amazon

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

$117,300 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
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Job description

As a Mechanical Hardware Engineer at Prime Air, you will lead the mechanical design and integration of avionics hardware for drones. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop mechanical solutions that meet high safety and reliability standards. The role emphasizes strong mechanical design knowledge and the ability to balance cost, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability. You will also support hardware development from early prototypes through to production and flight stages.

Requirements

  • BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD experience.
  • Relevant experience with drones, electric vehicles, robotics, satellites, or automation.
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR).

Responsibilities

  • Design mechanical hardware, assemblies, fixtures, or test equipment for avionics hardware.
  • Create and release 3D models, drawings, specifications, and other engineering documentation.
  • Perform engineering analysis and calculations to support design decisions.
  • Develop and execute tests to validate designs and investigate failures.
  • Participate in design reviews and communicate technical decisions.
  • Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues using data and first-principles engineering.
  • Support hardware development from early prototype through qualification and production.

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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