The Amazon Prime Air Team is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a strong software background to work on revolutionary perception systems for autonomous drones. This role involves translating complex operational requirements into detailed specifications and bridging the gap between perception algorithms and their integration with flight control systems. The team focuses on developing innovative solutions that enhance last-mile delivery and advance aviation technology. Candidates should be passionate about enabling machines to navigate the world safely and effectively.

• 6+ years of experience in designing or architecting systems.
• 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.

• Translate complex operational requirements into detailed system and subsystem specifications for vision-based perception systems.
• Bridge the gap between perception algorithms 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 we develop and certify perception systems for autonomous flight.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.