Hardware Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA
Hardware Engineer jobs in Seattle, Washington are in high demand across consumer electronics, semiconductor design, and aerospace, with roles concentrated in South Lake Union, Bellevue, and the Eastside technology corridor. Companies actively hiring include Amazon, Blue Origin, and Amazon Web Services. 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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Who's Hiring
- Amazon45
- Blue Origin32
- Amazon Web Services28
- Meta4
- Shield AI4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software13
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces13
- Retail11
- Distribution & Wholesale6
- Manufacturing4
Hardware Engineer Jobs in Seattle: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a hardware engineer job in Seattle?
Focus your search on Seattle's consumer electronics, semiconductor, and aerospace sectors, where hardware engineering demand is strongest. South Lake Union, Bellevue, and Redmond are the densest hiring corridors. Candidates with hands-on PCB design, FPGA development, or systems integration experience stand out locally. Networking through IEEE Pacific Northwest events and engaging directly with Seattle's hardware-focused startup community also gives you a practical edge.
Which companies hire hardware engineers in Seattle?
Companies currently hiring hardware engineers in Seattle include Amazon, Blue Origin, and Amazon Web Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Seattle's employer mix runs from global consumer electronics giants and aerospace primes to venture-backed hardware startups building everything from wearables to industrial sensing systems.
Are there remote hardware engineer jobs in Seattle?
Yes, though remote options are limited for roles requiring lab access, prototyping, or hands-on testing. About 0% of hardware engineer openings tied to Seattle are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, skewing toward positions in verification, signal integrity analysis, and technical program management rather than bench engineering.
How can I get a hardware engineer job in Seattle with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Seattle is targeting hardware-adjacent roles at mid-size consumer electronics or IoT companies, where teams are lean enough to bring in junior engineers and train on the job. Look for titles like hardware test engineer, lab technician, or electrical engineering associate. University of Washington capstone projects and hands-on internship experience at Seattle-area hardware firms carry significant weight with local hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most hardware engineers in Seattle?
Most hardware engineer openings in Seattle sit in Technology & Software, E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, and Retail, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Seattle's concentration of consumer electronics, aerospace manufacturing, and cloud infrastructure hardware development makes it one of the few U.S. markets where all three sectors compete simultaneously for the same engineering talent.
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