Electrical/Mechanical Engineer, Prime Air - Data for Autonomous Aircraft (DA2)

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Amazon's Prime Air Engineering team as an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer focused on developing systems for drone delivery. You will design, test, and support electrical and electromechanical systems crucial for our cutting-edge drone technology. A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required, along with experience in hardware systems and troubleshooting. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to work in an innovative and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Equity options

Comprehensive medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience with power electronics and electrical systems up to 100V DC.
• Demonstrated expertise in hardware troubleshooting and system integration.
• Knowledge of EMI and circuit design simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of electrical systems for autonomous drone vehicles.
• Perform system troubleshooting and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on integration projects.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

System integration

Circuit design

RF knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Electrical/Mechanical Engineer, Prime Air - Data for Autonomous Aircraft (DA2)

Job ID: 2989922 | Amazon.com Services LLC

DA2 is seeking a versatile Engineering professional to join the Data for Autonomous Aircraft (DA2) Engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and deploy electrical and electromechanical systems as part of on-vehicle solutions supporting data collection for Amazon's Drone delivery program, while providing cross-functional hardware support and system integration expertise.

Key job responsibilities
-Lead electrical and electromechanical system design for DA2 vehicles
-Perform hardware troubleshooting and system integration
-Validate electrical and mechanical systems on DA2 vehicles
-Collaborate and integrate with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, system development engineers, maintenance, and operations
-Ensure compliance with DO-160 standards
-Create and maintain CAD models and documentation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience with design and testing of power electronics and electrical systems (up too 100V DC) in aerospace, automotive, or robotic systems
- Demonstrated ability in hardware troubleshooting and system integration
- Knowledge of RF (radio frequency) sufficient to support design, testing, and troubleshooting of conducted and radiated EMI (electromagnetic interference)
- Expertise with circuit design, simulation software, and one or more computer languages to support test, validation, and troubleshooting of electronic systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with PCB design and development, including schematic capture and layout
- Experience with autonomous systems, sensor integration, and embedded systems
- Experience in DO-160 testing and compliance
- Experience with mechanical assembly and integration
- Proficiency in CAD software for mechanical and electrical design
- Knowledge of version control systems and hardware development workflows
- Familiarity with drone electrical power distribution systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.