Senior Rotary Actuation Systems Architect

Amazon; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Sr. Robotics Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotary actuator systems. You will own the full lifecycle from concept to deployment, with emphasis on high torque density, precision gear trains, motor integration, and lifecycle validation for high-performance robotics.

You will lead architecture, testing, and production validation across global fulfillment platforms. The ideal candidate has BLDC, QDD, Strain Wave Gearing experience, and a strong background in

Qualifications

• Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans and tests.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the machine design expert for robotic rotary actuator programs.
• Own electromagnetic and mechanical actuator design, including topology, magnets, FEA and thermal modeling.
• Drive the technical roadmap for next generation rotary actuator systems.
• Steer electronics packaging, mechanical transmission design, ICDs, spec sheets and assembly sequences.
• Own vendor interactions while embedding Design for Excellence across manufacturability, reliability, testability and serviceability.
• Write functional specs, design verification plans and test procedures.
• Conduct simulation, evaluation, testing and validation of actuator and electromechanical systems.
• Perform structural and bolted joint evaluations, preload calculations and fatigue life assessments.
• Provide guidance on brake integration, grease selection and environmental sealing.
• Drive continuous improvement and design for manufacturability in high-volume production.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality to ensure successful launches.
• Mentor junior engineers and demonstrate cradle-to-grave ownership.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Mentoring

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or higher in robotics/mech/mechatronics

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys/FEM

Python

MATLAB

3D printing / CNC machining

PLM software

Job description

Amazon Robotics is seeking a Sr. Robotics Mechanical Engineer specializing in rotary actuator systems. You will own the full lifecycle from concept to deployment, with emphasis on high torque density, precision gear trains, motor integration, and lifecycle validation for high-performance robotics.

You will lead architecture, testing, and production validation across global fulfillment platforms. The ideal candidate has BLDC, QDD, Strain Wave Gearing experience, and a strong background in