Sensor Electrical Engineer, Amazon Robotics

Amazon is seeking a talented and motivated Sensor Electrical Engineer to work on system design, implementation and release to manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system design, analog and digital circuit design, possess good communication skills, and have complete ownership of development and productization of a sensor system. The candidate will have strong technical expertise to deliver unsupervised, as well as great leadership skills to work with internal customers and external partners.

Key job responsibilities

• Oversee an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, validation, testing and certification.
• Develop requirements, functional specifications, DVT plans and test procedures.
• Build and facilitate concept prototype systems consisting of a mix of in house and OTS components.
• Design, implement and debug embedded systems, analog, and digital circuits.
• Facilitate product releases to manufacturing and customer deployments.
• Research and advocate for new technologies and projects to help the business.
• Oversee characterization of new internally developed or OTS sensors.
• Write papers to drive strategic initiatives for Amazon Robotics.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide advice and direction to outside projects/other groups.
• Participate in program and design reviews.
• Ensure program goals are met, working outside of your comfort zone.
• Provide structure where there is ambiguity
• Present work through papers and presentations at internal conferences.
• Oversee development contracts with outside vendors.
• Be comfortable communicating clearly and succinctly in writing and verbally with leadership.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we"d still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!