Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomous Drone Perception, Prime Air

Amazon • Seattle, WA

304d • $136,100 - $235,200

About The Position

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team! We're looking for a Sr Systems Engineer with software experience who combines superb technical, analytical, and operational capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. Shape the future of autonomous flight technology. At Amazon Prime Air, we're building revolutionary perception systems that enable drones to see, understand, and navigate the world around them. Our perception team is at the forefront of developing the 'eyes and brain' of autonomous drones that can safely detect and avoid aircraft, precisely localize themselves, and navigate complex environments during delivery operations. Why you'll love it: Work on complex perception challenges that blend ML with real-world autonomous systems. Drive innovations that will transform last-mile delivery and shape the future of aviation. Join a team that values both rigorous engineering and rapid experimentation. See your work literally take flight and make history in autonomous aviation. If you're passionate about building perception systems that enable machines to understand and navigate the world safely, we want to talk to you.

Requirements

• Experience developing requirements and system architectures for perception systems in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aerospace applications
• Strong background in computer vision, sensor fusion, or machine learning applications
• Proven ability to decompose high-level requirements into detailed system specifications
• Experience with regulatory certification processes (FAA or similar) is highly valuable
• Exceptional analytical thinking and technical documentation skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant (reliable and scalable) software solutions in production
• 6+ years of systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement experience

Responsibilities

• Translate complex operational requirements into detailed system and subsystem specifications for our vision-based perception systems
• Bridge the gap between perception algorithms (computer vision, radar processing, ML) and their integration with the broader flight control and autonomy stack
• Develop comprehensive requirements documentation that meets aviation certification standards while enabling rapid innovation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (ML engineers, computer vision specialists, hardware engineers) to design and validate perception system architectures
• Lead technical reviews to ensure perception systems meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in how we develop and certify perception systems for autonomous flight

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Equity options
• Sign-on payments
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

What This Job Offers

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