Principal Hardware Engineer, Verification and Validation

Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking an exceptional Principal Hardware Engineer to own and architect our entire verification and validation capability for next-generation advanced robotics systems. You will establish Amazon's hardware verification and validation competency at unprecedented scale, serving as the technical authority and strategic owner for V&V frameworks, test infrastructure, and related hardware validation systems across our product line.

You will build deep partnerships with internal robotics teams, architect our verification and validation infrastructure, and influence product design from concept through production deployment. You will partner with engineering leaders across the robotics organization, shape our product architecture, and define our verification and validation roadmap.

Key job responsibilities Develop Verification and Validation (V&V) Plans: Work with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to create comprehensive test plans for components and systems.

Hardware Requirements Verification: Verify that hardware meets defined specifications and functional requirements through targeted, value-based testing.

Create Test Programs and Methods: Design test programs (Design Validation Testing and End-of-Line Testing), plans, and methods for subsystem verification tests and complete system V&V tests to support new technology and product development.

Test Execution and Reporting: Execute test plans, generate test reports, and document results.

Design Test Fixtures: Design, construct, and monitor specialized test fixtures for testing.

Basic Qualifications: 15+ years in hardware engineering or related technical disciplines

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Experience leading complex, multi-system projects from conception to delivery

Proven track record of influencing senior leadership and driving technical decisions

Demonstrated ability to design and implement large-scale distributed systems Preferred Qualifications: M.S. in Engineering or related technical field

Experience in functional decomposition with ability to lead teams to perform model-based simulation engineering, systems engineering, system architecture requirements, technical analysis, and technology research

Experience in rapid prototyping and agile testing methodologies applied to systems and automation

Technical publications and patents

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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, MA, N.Reading - 163,400.00 - 221,000.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 163,400.00 - 221,000.00 USD annually