Systems Engineer, Prime Air
Description For Systems Engineer, Prime Air
Amazon Prime Air is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join their innovative drone delivery program. This role combines aerospace engineering with cutting-edge robotics technology, focusing on the development and integration of drone avionics systems.
As a Systems Engineer at Prime Air, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing delivery logistics through autonomous drone technology. You'll work with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and test critical avionics systems that enable safe and efficient drone operations. The role requires a unique blend of systems engineering expertise and aviation knowledge, particularly in safety-critical systems.
Your responsibilities will span the entire system development lifecycle, from requirements definition to certification. You'll conduct sophisticated technical risk assessments, lead system integration efforts, and work closely with regulatory bodies like the FAA and EASA. The position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies while solving complex engineering challenges in autonomous aviation.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills in embedded systems, avionics, and system safety, combined with excellent collaborative abilities. You'll need to effectively communicate complex technical concepts across diverse teams and drive critical decision-making through data-driven analysis.
Amazon offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $116,300 to $201,200, depending on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be joining a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in autonomous delivery, with the backing of one of the world's most innovative companies.
This role provides an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of autonomous delivery systems while working with cutting-edge technology. You'll be part of a team that's not just developing new technology, but also establishing the standards and practices for an entirely new industry. The position offers significant growth potential and the chance to work on projects that will revolutionize the future of delivery logistics.
Responsibilities For Systems Engineer, Prime Air
- Define, develop, test, and deliver solutions for Prime Air's Drone Avionics Subsystem
- Break down and frame problems using con-ops and use cases
- Drive and prioritize system test campaigns across lab and field-testing environments
- Develop system integration and evaluation strategies
- Perform technical risk assessments (PSSA, FHA, FMEA)
- Propose changes to system architecture across multiple sub-systems
- Generate artifacts for design reviews, validation, verification and certification (FAA & EASA)
- Conduct trade studies and cross-functional trade-offs
- Build quantitative models and analyses using Excel, MATLAB, Python
Requirements For Systems Engineer, Prime Air
- BS or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field
- 4+ years of experience in systems engineering
- 2+ years of experience in design, integration, and testing of Avionics hardware
- Experience with power systems, communication protocols, and embedded computing
- Experience working with aircraft electrical power systems
- Familiarity with RTCA DO-254, RTCA-DO-160, RTCA-DO-178 standards
- Experience using Jama or similar requirements database tool
- Experience leading technical collaborations across diverse groups
- Experience in design and analysis of safety critical systems
Benefits For Systems Engineer, Prime Air
- Medical, financial, and other benefits
- Total compensation package including equity and sign-on payments
- Competitive base pay based on geographic location
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