[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Amazon jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Amazon · Seattle, WA # Hardware Manager, Electric Propulsion Systems, Prime Air US, WA, Seattle Manager or lead Retail & Store Listed on Amazon’s official careers site. Posted August 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Amazon’s careers site →](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10508049/hardware-manager-electric-propulsion-systems-prime-air) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Amazon](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/) / Hardware Manager, Electric Propulsion Systems, Prime Air ## Job description Prime Air is Amazon's drone delivery program, working to safely deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less. We are looking for an experienced Hardware Manager to lead the Electric Propulsion Systems team, responsible for the design, development, and production of key subsystems powering the Prime Air drone — including motors, batteries, charging infrastructure, and power distribution. This is a people-manager role with direct reports. You will own the technical roadmap and execution for electric propulsion hardware, driving innovation while meeting fast program timelines. You'll collaborate across disciplines (software, flight sciences, systems engineering, manufacturing) to deliver reliable, certifiable propulsion systems at scale. ### Key job responsibilities Own the technical direction and execution of electric propulsion hardware development. Hire, develop, and manage a high-performing team of hardware engineers and research scientists; provide mentorship, career development, and performance feedback. Define and drive the propulsion hardware roadmap aligned with Prime Air program milestones. Lead design reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments for propulsion subsystems. Collaborate cross-functionally with systems engineering, software, flight sciences, manufacturing, and safety teams. Manage supplier and vendor relationships for key propulsion components; drive make-vs-buy decisions. Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and certification requirements (e.g., DO-160, DO-254, FAA Part 135). Drive continuous improvement in design processes, test methodologies, and manufacturing readiness ### A day in the life This role is responsible for managing the development of a portfolio of products. Daily activities include deep diving into the designs and aiding the team in decision making process, working with the supply chain and quality engineering team to ensure the designs are manufacturable and planning and conducting the testing on these products. As this is a developmental role it is also expected that this role will own the propulsion part of technical roadmap engaging with external organizations to identify and investigate new technologies. ### About the team This role is part of a larger team of hardware managers, systems engineers and technical program managers who own Prime Air's next generation drone designs. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 11, 2026 - Listed for: 52 days - Location: US, WA, Seattle[Apply on Amazon’s careers site →](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10508049/hardware-manager-electric-propulsion-systems-prime-air) ## More jobs at Amazon ### [Applied Science Manager, Seller Partner Trust and Store Integrity Science - Global Risk Intelligence and Prevention](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/47bf7e70c3ae3d410db4/) US, WA, Seattle ### [Avionics Hardware Manager, Amazon Prime Air](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/a0c6e0604904a991d612/) US, WA, Seattle ### [Business Analyst II, WW Grocery Store Private Brands](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/b026db9b9df34383e22c/) US, WA, Seattle ### [Economist II, Stores Economics and Science (SEAS)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/1ec19c0071685e767040/) US, WA, Seattle ### [Embedded SDE II, Prime Air](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/831f8de5c2a423ae00bb/) US, WA, Seattle ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [SSNA Propulsion Plant Electrical Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/b776191b78378de54043/) General Dynamics · Groton, CT, US ### [Vehicle Systems Engineer – Electric Vehicle Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/3b3f00456651f04fb20c/) BAE Systems · Endicott, New York, United States ### [Propulsion Plant and Ship Systems VIRGINIA - 2027 Engineering Summer Internship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/54f3c0565692b3269e1e/) General Dynamics · Groton, CT, US ### [Senior Engineer, Electric Propulsion Systems P3 (Onsite)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rtx/jobs/b815cc923bf9f189b943/) RTX [Jobs in Seattle, WA](/locations/us/wa/seattle/)[Jobs in Washington](/locations/us-wa/)[Retail & Store jobs](/functions/retail-store/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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