Full Job Description
As a Systems Engineering Manager, you will lead the newly established System Modeling and Simulations (SMS) team within the Fleet Remediation Engineering (FRE) organization. As the SMS Team Lead, you will establish, build, and operate a state-of-the-art simulation and testing lab in Seattle, WA, creating the technical infrastructure and organizational capabilities needed to validate every new electrical and mechanical data center product before it reaches a live facility. You will directly manage a team of up to 10 specialized engineers guiding them to deliver world-class simulation and hardware-in-the-loop validation work across AWS's rapidly expanding global data center fleet.
Key job responsibilities
• Hire and develop world-class engineering talent across mechanical, electrical
• simulation, and systems integration/HIL domains
• Manage team and individual performance, including promotions
• Build a high-performing, inclusive team culture grounded in Amazon's Leadership Principles, with a bias for technical rigor and operational excellence
• Manage team roadmap prioritization, workload balancing, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent product validation workstreams
• Represent the SMS team in FRE leadership forums, program reviews, and cross-organizational planning sessions
• Partner with the FRE Technical Program Manager to manage project timelines, dependencies, and deliverable commitments for internal customers
• Develop and manage the SMS team's operating budget, including lab infrastructure, tooling, and headcount planning
• Drive continuous improvement of team processes, validation methodologies, and engineering standards
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or an equivalent engineering science
- 3+ cumulative years of experience managing an engineering team
- Demonstrated technical expertise in either power systems engineering (generators, UPS, switchgear, protection relays, transformers) or mechanical/thermal systems engineering (cooling infrastructure, airflow, thermal modeling)
- Hands-on experience with simulation or modeling tools applicable to electrical power systems or mechanical/thermal systems (e.g., PSCAD, ETAP, Ansys Fluent, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing concepts and principles, or hands-on experience with hardware validation methodologies in electrical or mechanical systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present complex technical findings to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced coursework or research focus in power system dynamics, transient stability, thermal-fluid simulation, or real-time simulation platforms
- Hands-on experience with FOAK product deployment programs in hyperscale or large-scale data center environments
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 - 150,200.00 - 203,300.00 USD annually
