Electrical Engineer, Fauna

We’re looking for a Hardware Development Engineer to design and build power electronics and charging systems for our robotic platform. You’ll own the electrical design of our autonomous charging dock, Basic qualifications: - Experience working cross functionally with tech teams - 3+ years of electrical engineering experience with a focus on power electronics design - Experience designing DC/DC converters, full-bridge inverters, or isolated power topologies - Strong PCB design and layout skills (Altium, KiCad, or similar) with demonstrated experience on high-current power circuits, thermal management, and EMC-aware routing - Hands-on lab skills: ability to independently bring up, debug, and validate power boards using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and thermal imaging - Experience with embedded system interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN) and basic firmware configuration for gate drive timing and ADC sensing Preferred: - Experience with wireless power transfer, inductive charging, or resonant magnetics design (Qi-class or higher power levels) - Experience with high-voltage design and AC mains-connected circuits, including creepage/clearance requirements and isolation techniques - Experience with resonant converter topologies (LLC, series-series, or similar) - Experience with AC/DC front-end design including PFC stages, isolated converters, and safety/compliance for mains-connected equipment - Experience with magnetics design: coil winding specification, ferrite core selection, Litz wire, and custom transformer/inductor procurement - Thermal analysis skills: power loss estimation, heatsink sizing, and interpreting thermal imaging for design iteration - Experience managing vendor relationships for custom components or contract manufacturing (specifying requirements, reviewing proposals, qualifying deliverables) - Experience with EMC pre-compliance testing and filter/shielding design - Experience with multi-channel power systems (current sharing, ORing, fault isolation) - Familiarity with safety standards relevant to power electronics (IEC 62368, IEC 61980 for wireless power transfer) - Experience with test automation scripting (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for power characterization - Background in robotics, consumer electronics, automotive, or other electromechanical product development - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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, CA, Sunnyvale - 134,900.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually