Senior Systems Engineer/Architect, Amazon Robotics, Applied Automation

Job Description

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Senior Systems Development Engineer to join a dynamic team that provides leadership for concept development, architecture, and design of robotics systems and industrial equipment.

Requirements

• Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure
• 8+ years of experience
• Experience with eliciting and clarifying business and end user needs, and linking those needs to system concepts, requirements, and designs
• Experience spearheading technical partnerships and creating alignment across diverse groups
• BS or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Physics, or another STEM discipline

Responsibilities

• Define, expand, and explore the design space for complex, multidisciplinary robotics and automation problems
• Identify and analyze the cross-functional tradeoffs between design alternatives
• Break down and frame problems using system representations to clarify needs and align technical teams
• Identify design choices to ensure products are safe, reliable, and usable at Amazon scale
• Build quantitative models and analyses to conduct trade studies
• Perform technical risk assessments, devise mitigation plans, and create system test strategies
• Develop and communicate system integration and evaluation strategies and plans
• Drive and prioritize execution of system test campaigns
• Mentor junior engineers in engineering best practices and participate in hiring

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)