Systems Engineer - Prime Air, Drone Systems Engineering

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We're working on the future. If you are seeking an iterative fast-paced environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve extreme-scale real world delivery challenges, and provide visible benefit to end-users, this is your opportunity.

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air team!

We're looking for an outstanding Systems Engineer who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. This person must be comfortable working with a team of top-notch developers and hardware designers. We're looking for people who innovate and love solving hard problems. You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history!

Export License Control

This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon's ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Key job responsibilities

- Leads interdisciplinary trade studies across subsystems, and other systems in Prime Air to determine drone level architecture

- Executes systems engineering process at the drone level including responsibility for system engineering artifacts including design documentation, interface control documents, requirements used for operational approvals

- Responsible for drone system verification and validation

A day in the life

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

- Professional experience with Drone Systems - may include navigation, controls, perception, propulsion, communications or avionics

- 5+ years experience in aerospace systems engineering

- System and subsystem level verification of hardware and/or software for aircraft systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field

- Proficiency in configuration management and control

- Experience in new product development

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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