Interdisciplinary Systems Engineer, Vulcan Stow
DESCRIPTION
The Vulcan Stow team at Amazon Robotics is looking for an Inter Disciplinary Systems Engineer, to join a diverse and dynamic team, that is building Manipulation Robotic solutions from the ground up. The team seeks to automate the Stowing function in Amazon Fulfillment Centers using a confluence of Software, Science, Hardware, and Controls Engineering solutions.
We are seeking a highly motivated Interdisciplinary Systems Engineer to specify, design and drive cross functional engineering solutions.
Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will define, expand, and explore the design space for complex, multidisciplinary robotics and automation problems.
Identify and analyze the cross-functional tradeoffs between design alternatives, including impact on performance, schedule, cost, risk, complexity, and scale
Break down and frame problems using concept of operations, use cases, structural/functional decompositions, and other system representations to clarify needs and align technical teams.
Identify design choices to ensure our products are safe, reliable, and usable, and can be deployed and supported at Amazon scale.
Perform technical risk assessments, devise mitigation plans, and create system test strategies.
Define and continually refine metrics for measuring the performance and success / failure rates of Robotic operations.
Develop and communicate system integration and evaluation strategies and plans for program learning, technical risk reduction, verification, and validation
Drive and prioritize execution of system test campaigns that span lab and field testing environments in collaboration with subsystem development and test teams (test readiness reviews, test execution, post-test analysis and reporting)
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for 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!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience with eliciting and clarifying business and end user needs, and connecting those needs to system concepts, requirements, and designs.
Experience leading technical partnerships and creating alignment across diverse groups (e.g. hardware engineering, software engineering, program management).
Experience identifying and analyzing dependencies, tradeoffs, and sensitivities across multi-disciplinary systems.
BS or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Physics, or another STEM discipline.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience in integrated system design, Experience with industrial robotics and automated manipulations solutions.
Experience with machine learning systems and supporting hardware/software systems across the product life cycle.
Experience with developing scalable and safety-critical systems.
Experience with 1 or more relevant domains: Industrial Automation, Robotic Manipulation, Perception and Controls
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/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.