Hardware Development Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Hardware Development Engineer, Quantum Computing. Location: Pasadena, CA, USA
(Additional possible hiring locations across the United States including Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Austin, New York City, Minneapolis, and the DMV area.)

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, debugging, validation, and optimization of quantum computing hardware products.
• Work alongside senior electrical engineers throughout the complete hardware design lifecycle, from concept through production.
• Participate in engineering builds and gain experience with high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary internal teams and external partners to define, execute, and test innovative products.
• Perform schematic design for hardware systems;
• Validate hardware systems and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Develop automated test tools using technologies such as LabVIEW and HPVEE.
• Travel as needed to support engineering builds and product validation activities.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of material and manufacturing methods.
• Understanding of schematic design and debugging techniques.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools;
• Experience with analog and digital embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience working on embedded systems projects.
• Must be enrolled in or have completed an academic program physically located in the United States.

Preferred:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities;
• Ability to work successfully in collaborative engineering environments.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $122,600–$160,000 annually for Pasadena, CA.
• Additional compensation may include sign-on bonuses and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and mental health support.
• 401(k) matching program;
• Paid time off and parental leave benefits.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance programs.

Other Information:

• Full-time on-site role, typically Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM.
• Applications may be considered for Hardware Development Engineer roles across multiple Amazon U.S. locations.
• Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations during the hiring process for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States;
• Travel may be required to support engineering builds and testing activities.