Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomous Drone Perception, Prime Air
Description For Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomous Drone Perception, Prime Air
Join Amazon Prime Air's revolutionary team developing cutting-edge perception systems for autonomous drones. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of creating the "eyes and brain" of autonomous drones that safely navigate complex environments during delivery operations. The role combines advanced machine learning with real-world autonomous systems, focusing on complex perception challenges that enable drones to detect and avoid aircraft while precisely navigating their environment.
You'll work with a diverse team of ML engineers, computer vision specialists, and hardware engineers to develop and certify perception systems that meet rigorous aviation standards. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of autonomous flight technology and transform last-mile delivery services. Your work will directly impact the development of safe, reliable autonomous drone systems that must meet both innovative technical requirements and strict regulatory standards.
The role requires deep expertise in perception systems, computer vision, and system architecture, combined with the ability to translate complex operational requirements into practical engineering solutions. You'll be responsible for bridging the gap between advanced algorithms and their real-world implementation in flight systems, while ensuring all solutions meet FAA certification requirements.
Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation, with base pay ranging from $136,100 to $235,200 depending on location, plus equity and other benefits. This is a unique opportunity to make history in autonomous aviation while working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's most innovative companies.
Responsibilities For Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomous Drone Perception, Prime Air
- Translate complex operational requirements into detailed system specifications for vision-based perception systems
- Bridge the gap between perception algorithms and integration with flight control and autonomy stack
- Develop comprehensive requirements documentation meeting aviation certification standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and validate perception system architectures
- Lead technical reviews to ensure perception systems meet requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in perception systems development and certification
Requirements For Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomous Drone Perception, Prime Air
- 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)
- Exceptional analytical thinking and technical documentation skills
- 6+ years of designing or architecting experience
- 6+ years of systems design, software development, operations experience
Benefits For Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomous Drone Perception, Prime Air
- Full range of medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- Total compensation package
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