Hardware Engineer Jobs in Washington
Hardware Engineer jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, with steady demand concentrated in aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, semiconductor design, and cloud infrastructure hardware. Seattle, Bellevue, and the Eastside technology corridor account for the largest share of openings, where established employers like Boeing, Microsoft, and Amazon have deep hardware engineering footprints. Embedded systems, FPGA design, and mixed-signal hardware are consistently the most sought-after specialties across these industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
This role requires experience in analog/digital hardware systems and automated lab test development. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with hardware design engineering verification process, ensuring avionics hardware meets performance, safety and reliability specifications.
Key job responsibilities
- Validate hardware interfaces and unblock system integration across the avionics system.
- Architect, design, build, and operate test systems for drone avionics hardware at the bring-up, sub-system, and system levels.
- Develop and execute comprehensive verification and validation test plans, including qualification and compliance against aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, DO-254).
- Analyze test data, generate test reports with recommendations, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Perform root cause analysis on hardware system failures, develop and implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement of validation processes and manufacturing reliability.
- Contribute to manufacturing, in-service, and reliability initiatives for avionics hardware in production environments.
A day in the life
Our team is empowered to assess, judge, decide and move between analysis, design, and validation challenges with bias to action. The goal is to make sound engineering decisions throughout the product lifetime.
You might begin the morning analyzing requirements, review test data, update a test script model based on what you learned. You could work alongside peers to evaluate a design change, or resolve competing validation requirements. You may spend the afternoon troubleshooting a hardware failure, preparing for a design review, working with a supplier, or developing a test system.
About the team
Prime Air is Amazon's autonomous drone delivery service. Our mission is to build a safe, ultra-fast, and convenient drone delivery system that transforms the way packages are delivered to customers worldwide. Avionics Hardware Team at Prime Air develops and sustains Electrical and Electronics (EE) Hardware for the avionics systems of autonomous drones - including flight computers, air data sensors, cameras, radars, lighting systems, and electrical wiring interconnect systems - at Amazon's delivery scale.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience
- Experience with coding/scripting in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant experience with drones, electric vehicles, robotics, satellites, automation, or similarly complex systems that relies on electrical-mechanical-software interfaces.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
- Experience with aerospace or aviation electronics and applicable standards (DO-160, DO-254).
- Experience in avionics hardware design and integration for aerospace applications (air data sensors, cameras, radar, IMUs, LIDAR).
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 - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
This role requires experience in analog/digital hardware systems and automated lab test development. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with hardware design engineering verification process, ensuring avionics hardware meets performance, safety and reliability specifications.
Key job responsibilities
- Validate hardware interfaces and unblock system integration across the avionics system.
- Architect, design, build, and operate test systems for drone avionics hardware at the bring-up, sub-system, and system levels.
- Develop and execute comprehensive verification and validation test plans, including qualification and compliance against aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, DO-254).
- Analyze test data, generate test reports with recommendations, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Perform root cause analysis on hardware system failures, develop and implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement of validation processes and manufacturing reliability.
- Contribute to manufacturing, in-service, and reliability initiatives for avionics hardware in production environments.
A day in the life
Our team is empowered to assess, judge, decide and move between analysis, design, and validation challenges with bias to action. The goal is to make sound engineering decisions throughout the product lifetime.
You might begin the morning analyzing requirements, review test data, update a test script model based on what you learned. You could work alongside peers to evaluate a design change, or resolve competing validation requirements. You may spend the afternoon troubleshooting a hardware failure, preparing for a design review, working with a supplier, or developing a test system.
About the team
Prime Air is Amazon's autonomous drone delivery service. Our mission is to build a safe, ultra-fast, and convenient drone delivery system that transforms the way packages are delivered to customers worldwide. Avionics Hardware Team at Prime Air develops and sustains Electrical and Electronics (EE) Hardware for the avionics systems of autonomous drones - including flight computers, air data sensors, cameras, radars, lighting systems, and electrical wiring interconnect systems - at Amazon's delivery scale.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience
- Experience with coding/scripting in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant experience with drones, electric vehicles, robotics, satellites, automation, or similarly complex systems that relies on electrical-mechanical-software interfaces.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
- Experience with aerospace or aviation electronics and applicable standards (DO-160, DO-254).
- Experience in avionics hardware design and integration for aerospace applications (air data sensors, cameras, radar, IMUs, LIDAR).
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 - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Hardware Engineer Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon58
- Blue Origin17
- Amazon Web Services16
- Meta9
- Microsoft5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software10
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces9
- Retail8
- Aerospace & Defense4
- Distribution & Wholesale3
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hardware engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with PCB design, schematic capture, or hardware bring-up
- Proficiency with EDA tools such as Cadence, Altium, or Mentor Graphics
- Experience with FPGA development or embedded systems firmware co-design
- Familiarity with signal integrity analysis, EMC testing, or lab validation methods
- Strong collaboration skills for cross-functional work with firmware and mechanical teams
Hardware Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hardware engineer in Washington?
Most hardware engineer roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited program. Washington does not mandate a state license for most private-sector hardware engineering positions, though engineers offering public services may pursue Professional Engineer licensure through the Washington State Department of Licensing. Building a portfolio of PCB or FPGA projects and completing internships with Washington's aerospace or technology companies strengthens your candidacy considerably.
How much do hardware engineers make in Washington?
Hardware engineers in Washington earn a median of about $169,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $100,120 for the lowest 10% to over $260,210 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hardware engineers in Washington?
Companies currently hiring hardware engineers in Washington include Amazon, Blue Origin, and Amazon Web Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of aerospace, cloud infrastructure, and consumer electronics firms means hardware engineering demand is distributed across both legacy defense contractors and fast-moving technology companies throughout the Puget Sound region.
Which Washington cities have the most hardware engineer jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue lead Washington for hardware engineer openings. Seattle anchors demand through its dense technology and cloud infrastructure ecosystem, Bellevue and Redmond draw heavily from Microsoft's hardware divisions and surrounding chip design firms, and Everett and the South Sound corridor reflect Boeing's extensive avionics and systems hardware workforce.
Are there remote hardware engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Hardware engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline involving lab work, prototype validation, and physical testing, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 0% of hardware engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to be in architectural review, design specification, or early-stage schematic work where physical lab access is less critical.
How can I get hired as a hardware engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate or associate hardware engineer role at one of Washington's large aerospace or technology employers. Boeing runs structured early career programs in Everett and Renton that accept candidates with relevant internship or capstone project experience. Microsoft and Amazon recruit hardware engineering interns who convert to full-time roles on memory, silicon, and server teams. A degree from a Washington engineering program, a demonstrable PCB or FPGA project portfolio, and a Security Clearance eligibility for defense-track roles all provide meaningful hiring advantages.
Where can I find and apply to hardware engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to hardware engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each position that fits.
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