Hardware Development

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Additionally, this role may involve exposure to and experience with Amazon's growing suite of generative AI services and other cutting-edge cloud computing offerings across the AWS portfolio.Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS UC) designs silicon and software that accelerates innovation. Customers choose us to create cloud solutions that solve challenges that were unimaginable a short time ago—even yesterday. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world.Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. We have data center locations in the U.S., Europe, Singapore, and Japan, and customers across all industries.Custom SoCs (System on Chip) live at the heart of AWS Machine Learning servers. As a member of the Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and optimization of hardware in our data centers including AWS Inferentia, Trainium Systems (our custom designed machine learning inference and training datacenter servers). Our success depends on our world-class server infrastructure; we’re handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies. We’re looking for an ASIC Physical Design Methodology Engineer to help us trail-blaze new technologies and architectures, while ensuring high design quality and making the right trade-offs.Key job responsibilitiesDefine, develop and deploy innovative physical design methodologies (RTL2GDS) and CAD flows for ML Accelerator chips in advanced nodesDrive improvement in RTL2GDS flows/methodology for PPA and TAT improvementsCreate Dashboard and Central reports for project tracking and visualizing QoR/statsFine tune cloud infrastructure to improve turnaround times for physical design work.Interface directly with RTL, Physical Design, Package Design, DFT and other teams to improve methodologies and efficiencies and drive efforts to resolution.Work with EDA tool vendors to evaluate new methods, solve bugs, improve usability, etc.Drive setting up RTL2GDS flows for new nodes, run regressions, quality assurance checksAbout the teamAbout the teamOur team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.About AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS + 10yrs or MS + 7yrs in EE/CS- 5+ years of experience in developing physical design methodology or CAD flows in synthesis, PNR, and sign-off areas for advanced technology nodes. - Proficient in programming/scripting languages (Perl, Python, C++)- Solid understanding of ASIC physical design, and methodologies including synthesis, place and route, STA, IR, formal and physical verification. - Demonstrated level of expertise in PD tools such as Innovus, ICC2, Fusion Compiler, STA, and Sign-Off. - Proven track record of delivering metric driven PPA flow development and support. ...

Amazon Web Services (AWS) internships are full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 consecutive weeks during summer. By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all locations we hire for in the United States.In Annapurna Labs we are at the forefront of hardware co-design not just in Amazon Web Services (AWS) but across the industry. The work we do is cutting-edge and internet-scale while also being deeply important to our customers. We design and build every component of our hardware and software to come together into products that our customers use for accelerated computing through Machine Learning acceleration and FPGA acceleration. If you are interested in "building a complete product" from inception to delighted customers, Annapurna is a fantastic choice.If this sounds exciting to you - come build the future with us!Responsibilities: • Participate in logic design activities as part of Amazon's machine learning custom silicon solutions• Work with physical design teams to achieve performance and area requirements.• Develop a deep understanding of the end customer requirements, including software applications, use models, system architecture and the SoC architecture/micro-architecture of our solutions• Develop and execute design automation mechanisms and flowsMentorship & Career GrowthOur team is dedicated to supporting new team members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and helps you further develop your skillset.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences.Work/Life HarmonyOur team puts a high value on work-life harmony. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Enrolled in a Bachelors’ degree program or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a graduation conferral date between December 2025 and September 2026- Programming experience in C/C++- Programming experience in System Verilog or Verilog ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.The Kuiper Government Engineering team is a multi-disciplinary technology team involved in developing and delivering targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. The Government Engineering team works closely with the core Kuiper team, and addresses the needs of specific customers (such as government agencies). The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a pivotal role in the team delivering innovative and fast-paced analysis and design for both space and ground systems and sub-systems. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will have a background in space based and ground based mechanical design and analysis including electro-mechanical systems integration. The ideal candidate has experience making major optimization trades for payloads and system architectures. This is a hands-on role for a highly collaborative individual that combines superb technical and analytical capabilities to convert analytic trade studies to a space qualified payload, while meeting cross discipline requirements. The candidate will have a sharp focus on the specific needs of the customer and be able to conduct or direct the thermal and structural analyses to show that proposed solutions will meet the customer’s goals. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on complex programs with a diverse set of talented individuals, as well as with partner organizations (including government agencies). The candidate will exhibit the potential to lead small sub-teams of mechanical engineers, and be able to prepare easy-to-read and technically compelling written reports.Key job responsibilities- Perform mechanical design and layout trade studies for satellite payloads or structures, ground based communication equipment, and test support hardware contributing to overall system architecture including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams - Electrical, RF, Optical, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test- Conduct or oversee structural and thermal analysis via finite element methods as needed to support design work and to demonstrate that technical solutions will meet the needs and requirements of the customer’s mission and application- Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations for cost/manufacturability vs design uncertainty- Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)- Deliver well-written documentation, reports, and presentations for technical design reviews and as part of proposal efforts- Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardware.- Interact directly with customers to understand technical requirements, and translate them into technically robust solutions backed by data and analysisSecurity Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BSME from ABET accredited university- 8+ years experience as a mechanical engineer and designer- 1+ years experience with structural engineering analysis methods and tools- 1+ years experience with thermal engineering analysis and tools ...

External job descriptionAs a Applied Scientist, you will be responsible for assessing and optimizing the performance and reliability of our new and emerging category of devices – Kuiper Customer Terminal. Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to un-served and under-served communities around the world.In this role, you will use expertise in physical sciences, theoretical, numerical or empirical techniques to create scalable models representing response of physical systems or devices, including:- Applying domain scientific expertise towards developing innovative analysis and tests to study viability of new materials, designs or processes- Working closely with engineering teams to drive validation, optimization and implementation of hardware design or software algorithmic solutions to improve product and customer risks- Establishing scalable, efficient, automated processes to handle large scale design and data analysis- Conducting research into use conditions, materials and analysis techniques- Tracking general business activity including device health in field and providing clear, compelling reports to management on a regular basis- Developing, implementing guidelines to continually optimize design processes- Using simulation tools like LS-DYNA, and Abaqus for analysis and optimization of product design- Using of programming languages like Python and Matlab for analytical/statistical analyses and automation- Demonstrating strong understanding across multiple physical science domains, e.g. structural, thermal, fluid dynamics, and materials- Developing, analyzing and testing structural solutions from concept design, feature development, product architecture, through system validation- Supporting product development and optimization through application of analysis and testing of complex electronic assemblies using advanced simulation and experimentation tools and techniquesBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree, or PhD- Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language- 3+ years of hands-on predictive modeling and large data analysis experience- Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum." ...

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to these questions and you’ll fit right in here in the Automation Solutions team. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. The Automation Solutions team develops innovations that increase the efficiency of our fulfillment operations. Our products are deployed across the Amazon Fulfillment Network, automating material flow to reduce operational costs, increase throughput, reduce packaging, and enable consistent quality. Our products are integrated into broader solutions that sort, pack, and label items and packages globally. The Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging organization is seeking a new member to join a dynamic team that provides leadership for concept development, architecture, and design of robotics systems and industrial equipment.Key job responsibilities- Define, expand, and explore the design space for complex, multidisciplinary robotics and automation problems- Identify and analyze the cross-functional tradeoffs between design alternatives, including impact on performance, schedule, cost, risk, complexity, and scale- Break down and frame problems using con-ops, use cases, structural/functional decomposition, and other system representations to clarify needs and align technical teams- Build quantitative models and analyses (Excel, FlexSIM, internal tools) to conduct trade studies, refine requirements, and understand key system drivers across the integrated systems of systems- Develop system concepts, cost estimates, risk assessments, and proposal documents that define the content and capabilities of automation solutions- Generating and rendering conceptual solutions for customer problems which may have no previous solution by using various CAD tools (2D and 3D).- Facilitate concept brainstorming and customer needs gathering exercises with little to no support from leadersA day in the lifeAn average day may include a mix of collaboration meetings to understand customer needs, reviews to obtain feedback on concepts, writing of technical white papers, and spending time designing in CAD to design layouts or 3D concepts for potential solutions.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's of Science or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Physics, or another STEM discipline- Experience with eliciting and clarifying business and end user needs, and connecting those needs to system concepts, requirements, and designs- Experience with technical collaborations and creating alignment across diverse groups (e.g. hardware engineering, software engineering, program management)- Experience with CAD, SolidWorks and/or similar tools to show layouts, tradeoffs, and sensitivities across multi-disciplinary systems- Ability to lead projects and partner effectively with product managers, engineering, operations and manufacturing to deliver solutions autonomously- Ability to solve complex technical problems at the architectural level ...

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos).If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!Prime Air is seeking an experienced Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical, who combines technical and analytical capabilities. This leader will have a strong background in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Assembly of complex products with a demonstrated ability to lead and get the right things done quickly and effectively. We’re looking for people who innovate and love solving hard problems. The right candidate will also be a strong integrator who prioritizes well and communicates effectively. You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history! Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.Key job responsibilities - Develop supplier quality engagement strategies from product development through sustaining operations. - Collaborate with Engineering to optimize product design through DFMEAs. - Strategize and support supplier product qualification best practices - Review/approve qualification documents such as DFMEAs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, FAIs, etc. - Scale existing supplier process and quality systems to reduce defects with increasing volumes. - Conduct initial, surveillance and for-cause supplier audits. - Engage in internal/external Corrective Actions, improvement, and design change opportunities. - Work with suppliers to solve/prevent technical product and process problems across a broad set of manufacturing commodities - Identify supplier-related failure trends and drive investigation, failure analysis, and remediation - Participate in strategic sourcing discussions - Guide on best practice supplier management activities - Long range planning for Supplier Quality processes and technologies for operations at scale. - Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to generate safe, high quality, cost effective products at scale - Actively support and foster a culture of inclusionBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures- Experience with the project management of technical projects- Experience collaborating with the ECAD/physical board designer and able to review PCB designs with Allegro, CAM350, or equivalent- Experience in component selection and understanding of component reliability- Bachelor's of Science Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or related field.- 7+ years of relevant work experience in Supplier Quality related to DC gearmotors, encoders, sensors, wiring harnesses, cameras, PCBA, electronics etc.- 7+ years' experience with high volume manufacturing & assembly engineering of complex products in an automotive, consumer or aerospace manufacturing environment.- 5+ years of experience performing internal and/or supplier audits.- 5+ years’ experience with quality tools such as 8D, DOE, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC etc.- Demonstrated experience with MS Office, ERP, and PLM software.- Demonstrated experience with business and technical communication.- Proficient in ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements. ...