Senior Product Design Engineer, Data Center Engineering - Electrical Products and Services

Company: Amazon
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 8, 2026

Job Description:

Senior Electrical Product Design Engineer – AWS Data Center Infrastructure Pioneer the future of global cloud infrastructure by designing next-generation electrical power distribution solutions that power millions of AWS customer experiences. You’ll join a world-class engineering team dedicated to delivering resilient, cost-effective electrical systems for our rapidly expanding data center network, directly shaping how the world accesses cloud technology. The Team Amazon Web Services’ Electrical Products and Services Engineering team drives innovation for the electrical systems that underpin our global data centers. We are a collaborative, high-impact group focused on achieving industry-leading uptime through cutting-edge design and continuous improvement. Your Impact Design & Develop: Create innovative low-voltage switchgear, power distribution cabinets, panel boards, and busduct products that meet the stringent demands of AWS’s global infrastructure. Lead Full-Cycle Projects: Own product development from concept to implementation, defining specifications and evaluating design changes to enhance reliability and cost efficiency. Collaborate Globally: Partner with manufacturers, suppliers, third-party testing labs, and engineering service providers to ensure compliance with international standards and deliver world-class quality. Drive Innovation: Solve complex technical challenges and propose solutions that advance the state of electrical distribution technology. Who You Are You hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with hands-on experience in designing electrical power distribution equipment. You have proven expertise in MV and LV switchgear, power distribution cabinets, panel boards, and busduct systems, and you’re skilled in applying the latest electrical codes and standards. You thrive in cross-functional environments, excelling at communicating technical direction to stakeholders and leading international projects. You’re eager to contribute to a culture that values ingenuity, quality, and rapid delivery—where great ideas are empowered and growth is relentless. Travel This role requires up to 25% domestic or international travel to support global projects, manufacturing sites, and compliance testing. Join AWS and help build the electrical backbone of the cloud—where your expertise transforms the way the world computes. Key job responsibilities • Work with internal partner teams to solicit customer input and define design requirements for product design. • Lead new product design, development and qualification of critical electrical power distribution equipment for AWS datacenters including LV and MV switchgear, power distribution cabinets and panels. • Develop Capex and Opex spending budgets taking into account development costs with vendors, prototyping needs, testing and specialized tooling requirements. • Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical equipment and components, ensuring tier 2-3 supply chain resiliency. • Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, IEC and federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes across different countries through appropriate levels of testing. • Validate design through prototype, pre-production and first-of-kind builds, conducting DFx and value engineering analysis through each step and updating design and documentation. • Work with field engineering and commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical products. • Ability to provide support for manufacturing activities for the new products on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations. • Be a leader within the product development team as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center. A day in the life Your day will be a dynamic blend of creative problem-solving and technical excellence. You'll engage in collaborative design sessions, prototype development, and cross-functional communication, translating complex electrical engineering challenges into elegant, scalable solutions. Expect to move seamlessly between technical design work, supplier interactions, and strategic planning that shapes the future of data center electrical infrastructure. About the team We are a global engineering collective dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electrical product design. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and the shared mission of creating reliable, efficient electrical systems that power cloud computing worldwide. We value diverse perspectives and empower engineers to drive meaningful technological advancements. - 6 years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field - 6 years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience - Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment - Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance - Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities - Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities - Able to interpret electric code NEC, NFPA, UL891, UL508, UL1066, UL1558, ANSI C37, and other IEC codes. - Professional Engineering or Architectural License - Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production - Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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, TX, Austin - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually

Keywords: Amazon, Baltimore , Senior Product Design Engineer, Data Center Engineering - Electrical Products and Services, Engineering , Herndon, Maryland