Hardware Manager, Electric Propulsion Systems, Prime Air
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $151,000 to $204,300
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Seattle, WA
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- LocationSeattle, WA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (3 h ago) · observed since
About this job
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 and execution of electric propulsion hardware development.
Hire, develop, and manage a high-performing team of hardware engineers and research scientists ; provide mentorship, career development, and performance feedback.
Define and drive the propulsion hardware roadmap aligned with Prime Air program milestones.
Lead design reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments for propulsion subsystems.
Collaborate cross-functionally with systems engineering, software, flight sciences, manufacturing, and safety teams.
Manage supplier and vendor relationships for key propulsion components; 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
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
- 7+ years of new hardware products development experience
- 7+ years of engineering team management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience in engineering team management
- Experience in new hardware product development
- Experience in DFx (cost, test, manufacturing)
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 151,000.00 - 204,300.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($151,000) is above 67% of the 940 Engineering (non-software) roles in Washington listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $136,300; the middle half runs from $120,000 to $159,200.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingHardware Manager, Electric Propulsion Systems, Prime Air$151,000 to $204,300
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Hardware Manager, Electric Propulsion Systems, Prime Air (this listing) | $151,000 - $204,300 |
| Principal Org Effectiveness Specialist, AWS Senior Talent & Transformation | $149,800 - $202,600 |
| Engagement leader, AWS NA, Amazon eXperiences and Upskilling | $149,800 - $202,600 |
| Principal PM, Strategy & Operations, Talent Acquisition-Tech | $149,800 - $202,600 |
| Manager, Mechanical Systems Engineering, DCE - Mechanical Products & Services | $150,200 - $203,300 |
| Manager, Design Change Management, Design Engineering | $150,200 - $203,300 |
| Electrical Engineering Manager, Data Center Design Engineering | $150,200 - $203,300 |
Observed changes
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- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-08-20
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USA, WA, Seattle - 151,000.00 - 204,300.00 USD annually
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