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System Architect, Hardware Architecture

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$285.20K/yr

About the team The system architecture team is responsible for architecting Amazon Lab126 products including Echo, Fire Tablets, FireTV, Kindle eReaders, Hearables, Wearables and IoT. The team also ...

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What is the difference between Lab126 Amazon Lab126 vs Amazon Device Engineer?

AspectLab126 Amazon Lab126Amazon Device Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires engineering degrees in electrical, mechanical, or computer engineeringRequires similar engineering degrees, often with experience in hardware/software integration
Work EnvironmentResearch and development labs focused on innovative consumer electronicsDesign, develop, and test Amazon devices like Echo, Kindle, and Fire tablets
Employer & Industry UsagePart of Amazon's hardware innovation division, focused on product developmentWorks within Amazon's hardware teams, focusing on product engineering

Lab126 Amazon Lab126 primarily focuses on research and development of new consumer electronics, while Amazon Device Engineers work on designing and building specific Amazon devices. Both roles require similar technical backgrounds but differ in scope—Lab126 emphasizes innovation and prototyping, whereas Device Engineers focus on product development and manufacturing.

Infographic showing various Lab126 Amazon Lab126 job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.
Sr. Thermal Scientist/Engineer, Product Integrity, Hardware - Product Integrity

Sr. Thermal Scientist/Engineer, Product Integrity, Hardware - Product Integrity

Amazon

Bellevue, WA

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 6,807 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

As a Sr. Applied Scientist, you will be responsible for assessing and optimizing the thermal performance of our new and emerging category of devices - Amazon Leo customer terminals. AMZ Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to un-served and under-served communities around the world.


The team is a multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists engaged in a fast paced mission to deliver new products. The team faces a challenging task of balancing cost, schedule, and performance requirements. You should be comfortable collaborating in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, and contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating leadership, technical competence, and meticulousness.
Your deliverables will include development of thermal solutions, concept design, feature development, product architecture and system validation through to manufacturing release

You will support creative developments through application of analysis and testing of complex electronic assemblies using advanced simulation and experimentation tools and techniques.
Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Establish temperature thresholds for device and component level considering reliability requirements and use conditions
- Apply domain scientific expertise towards developing innovative analysis and tests to study viability of concepts, materials or designs
- Evaluate and optimize thermal solution requirements of electronics products
- Use simulation tools like Star-CCM+ or FloTherm XT/EFD for analysis and optimization of product design
- Validate design modifications for thermal concerns using simulation and actual prototypes
- Leverage intimate knowledge of various materials and heat spreaders solutions to resolve thermal issues
- Use of programming languages like Python and Matlab for analytical/statistical analyses and automation
- Work closely with engineering teams to drive validation, optimization and implementation of hardware design or software algorithmic solutions to improve product and customer risks
- Design and execute of tests using statistical tools to validate analytical models, identify risks and assess design margins
- Track general business activity including device health in development phase and in field, and provide clear, compelling reports to management on a regular basis
- Develop and apply design guidelines based on project learnings
About the team
Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV and Amazon Echo

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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

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It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US