Hardware Validation Engineer, NPD Hardware; AWS

Hardware Validation Engineer, NPD Hardware (Job ) – Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Join a diverse team of software, hardware, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles to help deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing virtually infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for AWS customers. This role focuses on designing and developing next‑generation Ethernet switching platforms for AWS data centers.

• Develop and implement detailed validation plans tailored to specific hardware designs
• Collaborate with design and production teams to understand and test against product requirements
• Analyze and interpret data from validation tests, offering insights and recommendations
• Design and document validation processes, findings, and insights in a structured and clear manner
• Conduct component specification studies and component validation
• Oversee and plan the use of validation equipment to guarantee consistent results
• Work cross‑functionally to troubleshoot and address any hardware issues identified during validation
• Second‑source qualification, cost‑down design validation, and manufacturing efficiencies
• Support new product introduction and sustaining engineering
• Develop and contribute to testing automation

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems, and systems
• Experience performing PCB schematic and layout reviews to ensure specification compliance
• Knowledge of power and thermal design and validation
• Experience performing hardware validation, including high‑speed I/O, low‑speed I/O, voltage regulator testing, and evaluating results

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience building datacenter networking products
• Experience with test strategy design for automated functional and system testing
• Experience using scripting languages such as Python
• Understanding of electrical engineering design principles, transmission‑line theory, SI/PI analysis, PCB PDN design, and high‑speed circuit designs
• Experience using high‑speed logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, TDR/VNAs, power meters, etc.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production

Base pay ranges from $125,700 per year in the lowest geographic market to $219,900 per year in the highest. Pay may include equity, sign‑on bonuses, and other forms of compensation. Amazon provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.