The Sr. Systems Development Engineer role at Amazon Prime Air focuses on overseeing the development of hardware and software integration within perception systems for drones. The position requires collaboration with various engineering disciplines to ensure compliance with safety standards and certification processes. Candidates will work in an innovative environment that emphasizes continuous improvement and effective communication with stakeholders. This role is ideal for those passionate about advancing autonomous aviation technologies.

• Experience in translating business needs into detailed feature requirements.
• Experience with system architecture, optimization, and system dynamics.
• Experience in planning, executing, and documenting verification activities.
• Experience evaluating machine-learning systems, particularly for computer vision.
• Knowledge of software test techniques and strategy.
• Experience in systems engineering and building systems at scale.
• Experience with autonomous perception systems in safety-critical applications.

• Translate complex operational requirements into detailed system specifications.
• Bridge the gap between perception algorithms and their integration with flight control systems.
• Develop comprehensive requirements documentation that meets aviation certification standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and validate perception system architectures.
• Lead technical reviews to ensure perception systems meet performance and safety requirements.
• Oversee software development, verification, and quality assurance to ensure compliance with standards.
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels to present strategies and results.

• 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.