Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomous Drone Perception, Prime Air

Job Description

Join the Amazon Prime Air Team as a Senior Systems Engineer with software experience to work on autonomous flight technology.

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

Responsibilities

• Translate complex operational requirements into detailed system and subsystem specifications for 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 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 perception systems are developed and certified for autonomous flight

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)