Amazon

Sr. Electrical Engineer, Bee

Amazon$157K — $213K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in electrical engineering or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing specifications and design verification.
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering or related fields preferred.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams in product design.
  • Project management experience in technical projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical systems for AI ambient computing devices.
  • Own the electrical engineering lifecycle from concept to production.
  • Collaborate with hardware leadership on architecture and roadmaps.
  • Integrate electrical systems with mechanical and firmware components.
  • Conduct design reviews and troubleshoot for reliability and performance.
  • Execute comprehensive test plans including validation and compliance.
  • Rapidly prototype designs in a dynamic startup environment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including dental and vision.
  • 401(k) matching program to support retirement savings.
  • Paid time off and parental leave policies.
  • Access to mental health support and flexible spending accounts.
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
Full Job Description
Key job responsibilities

- Design and develop electrical systems and circuit boards for next-generation AI ambient computing devices from concept through production

- Own the complete electrical engineering lifecycle including schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout oversight, and design validation

- Collaborate directly with the Head of Hardware to define hardware architecture and technical roadmaps for multiple product lines

- Work cross-functionally with mechanical engineering, firmware, software, and industrial design teams to integrate electrical systems into complete product solutions

- Conduct design reviews, failure analysis, and troubleshooting to ensure product reliability and performance

- Develop and execute test plans including bring-up, validation, and compliance testing (FCC, CE, safety certifications)

- Source and evaluate components, manage BOMs, and work with contract manufacturers to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM)

- Rapidly prototype and iterate on designs in a fast-paced startup environment where speed and innovation are critical

- Drive technical decisions on power management, connectivity (WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.), audio systems, sensors, and other subsystems relevant to AI ambient devices

- Establish electrical engineering best practices, documentation standards, and development processes as the founding EE on the team

- Stay current with emerging technologies and components to continuously improve product capabilities and performance

A day in the life

As the founding Electrical Engineer at Bee, your days will be dynamic and hands-on. You might start your morning reviewing PCB layouts with contract manufacturers, then jump into a design review with the Head of Hardware to discuss power architecture for an upcoming product.

Afternoons could involve debugging a prototype at your bench, collaborating with firmware engineers to troubleshoot sensor integration issues, or evaluating new components that could enhance our AI ambient devices. You'll have direct access to leadership and the autonomy to make critical technical decisions quickly.

You'll work closely with a small, tight-knit team including mechanical engineers and industrial designers to ensure electrical systems integrate seamlessly into elegant product designs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent

- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production

- Experience with the project management of technical projects

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, San Francisco - 157,900.00 - 213,600.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

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