Amazon
Sr. Systems Engineer, Prime Air
$151K–$205K
Seattle, WA · Senior · Full-time · Posted Mar 26, 2026
- Experience
- No specific number of years stated; significant experience in complex systems is required.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- May require a deemed export control license; placement depends on Amazon's ability to apply for and obtain one on the candidate's behalf.
About the job
Oversees development and hardware/software integration for Prime Air drone systems, ensuring safety-critical systems meet certification and software development standards.
What you'll do
- Oversee software development, verification, configuration management, and quality assurance for compliance with Design Assurance Levels and software development standards.
- Coordinate with drone system development and engineering disciplines on safety-critical hardware/software integration.
- Present strategies and results to senior leadership and operational partners.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
- Experience as a technical lead, systems engineer, or technical program manager, with significant experience in complex systems.
- Experience developing test strategies and plans for complex hardware/software systems or systems of systems.
Nice to have
- Experience with Systems Design Lifecycle artifacts and reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
Pay
151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually (base salary)
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