Hardware Development Engineer , Last Mile Delivery & Technology
AmazonHardware Development Engineer , Last Mile Delivery & Technology
AmazonLocation
Bellevue, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$117,300 - $160,000 per year
Job description
The role involves working as a mechanical engineer within Amazon's Last Mile Technology team, focusing on building innovative automation solutions for delivery operations. You will be responsible for the entire hardware development lifecycle, from design to deployment, ensuring high-quality and reliable products. The team aims to enhance the efficiency of delivery systems while reducing cognitive load through automation. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with various teams to solve complex challenges.
Requirements
- 3+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- Experience using one or more CAD technologies such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino
- Knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems design
- Experience communicating technical concepts clearly
- Experience with full lifecycle project management
- Experience evaluating design and performance tradeoffs for hardware systems
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to integrate sensors and control systems
- Design parts for various manufacturing processes including 3D printing
- Source components and manage production timelines with suppliers worldwide
- Perform life-cycle testing and quality assurance to validate designs
- Oversee the transition of designs from prototype to mass production
- Maintain detailed design documentation including CAD models and test data
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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