The Innovation & Design Engineer role at Amazon Prime Air focuses on leading the development of drone delivery operations site designs. The team is dedicated to revolutionizing delivery through autonomous drone technology, aiming for rapid package delivery. This position involves integrating across various cross-functional teams and owning the mechanical and electrical design of operational equipment. The engineer will balance multiple requirements while striving to meet key metrics for cost, throughput, and schedule.

• 5+ years of design and innovation, research and development work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience with design and innovation and research and development
• Experience in management of engineering design projects
• Experience using business or technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software
• Knowledge of system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, electronic system design, and decision making
• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and high-speed manufacturing
• Experience with design-in-safety
• Experience in aviation operations and/or airport construction and operations
• Experience in robotics or automation

• Lead the development of drone delivery operations site designs
• Integrate across cross-functional teams spanning drone engineering, maintenance, operations, and site construction
• Own the mechanical and electrical design of operational equipment
• Define the overall site layout based on various requirements
• Work to meet key metrics for cost, throughput, and schedule
• Learn from current operational sites to inform future designs
• Support site launches through occasional travel

• 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.