System Safety Engineer, Prime Air

Amazon

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 129,000 - 175,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Prime Air is seeking a System Safety Engineer in Seattle to lead safety analyses for drone systems and help shape safety assessment processes. You will collaborate with top-tier developers and engineering teams to embed safety into the system development lifecycle.

The role requires 3+ years in software/systems development and safety analysis, plus experience with CAFTA/Medini. Competitive benefits and a path to influence safety in next-generation delivery technologies are offered.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional software and systems development experience.
  • Experience in analysis of safety critical systems.
  • Experience with requirements management and safety analysis tools (CAFTA, Medini).
  • Demonstrated statistical analysis and reliability fundamentals.

Responsibilities

  • Own the completion of safety analyses for Prime Air systems.
  • Help define safety assessment processes and methodologies for drone systems.
  • Partner with cross functional teams to integrate design safety into development.

Skills

Systems development experience
Cross functional teamwork
Safety analysis fundamentals

Tools

CAFTA
Medini

Job description

Description

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.

We’re working on the future. If you are seeking an iterative fast-paced environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve next-generation real world delivery challenges, and provide visible benefit to end-users, this is your opportunity.

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air team!

We're looking for a System Safety Engineer who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly, effectively, and safely. This person must be comfortable working with a team of top‑notch developers and collaborating with our engineering teams. We’re looking for people who innovate and love solving hard problems. You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history!

Key job responsibilities
  • Own the completion of safety analyses for one or more Prime Air systems
  • Help define the future of safety assessment processes and methodologies for drone aerial systems.
  • Partner with talented cross functional teams to integrate design safety directly into the system development process.
Export License Control

This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Basic Qualifications
  • 3+ years of professional software and systems development experience
  • Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
  • 3+ years experience in system safety engineering in the aerospace, automotive, or robotics industries
  • Experience in analysis of safety critical systems
  • Experience working with requirements management and safety analysis tools (CAFTA, Medini, and similar)
  • Demonstrated statistical analysis and reliability engineering fundamentals
  • Proficient working with cross functional teams to drive analysis of complex systems
  • Knowledgeable in systems engineering fundamentals, including system decomposition, requirements verification & validation, and ICD definition
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with ARP‑4761/4754, ISO26262, MIL‑STD‑882B, or similar system safety processes.
  • Experience developing FHAs, Fault Trees, Reliability Predictions, FMEAs, SSAs, CCAs.
  • Experience performing safety analyses in one or more of the following: Image based perception systems, aerospace systems, vehicle management, flight controls, cloud‑based software intensive systems, aircraft traffic management.

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

Company

- Amazon.com Services LLC

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