Principal Controls Scientist Dynamic Systems and Control
Principal Controls Scientist Dynamic Systems and Control
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$ 179000 - 309400
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
23-04-2025
Job Description
Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers highprofile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Inc. originally creating the bestselling Kindle family of products. Since then we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets Fire TV Amazon Echo and the Astro household robot. What will you help us create
As a Principal Controls Scientist you will be responsible for developing solutions to control complex electromechanical systems. You will take responsibility for developing models performing analysis and producing algorithms for the control and estimation of robotic systems that guide and inform mechanical and electrical designs software implementation and other software modules that affect overall device safety and performance. You will demonstrate crossfunctional interaction to accomplish your goals. You will play a role in defining processes and methods to improve the productivity of the entire team. You will interface with Amazon teams outside your immediate organization to identify leverage opportunities with minimized dependencies. You will investigate applicable academic and industry research applications identify and initiate investigations of production technologies prototype and test solutions to support product features and design and validate production designs that deliver an exceptional user experience.
Key job responsibilities
Produce models and simulations of complex high degreeoffreedom dynamic electromechanical systems
Design estimation and control algorithms that achieve performance targets within hardware and software constraints
Handson prototyping and testing on physical systems in the lab
Influence hardware and software design decisions owned by other teams to optimize systemlevel performance
Define key performance indicators and allocate error budgets across hardware and software modules
Perform root cause analysis of systemlevel failures and distinguish between hardware/software failures and hardware/software mitigations
Balance objectives of safety performance and cost in architectural design decisions
Lead crossfunctional teams (controls firmware perception planning sensors mechanical electrical etc. to solve complex system integration issues
Translate business requirements to engineering requirements and identify tradeoffs and sensitivities
Mentor junior and senior engineers in good design practice; actively participate in hiring of new team members
About the team
The Dynamic Systems and Control team develops models algorithms and code to bridge hardware and software development teams and bring robotic products to life. We contributed to Amazon Astro ( and Echo Show 10 ( along with several new technology introductions and unannounced products currently in development.
PhD or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Computer Science or related field
10 years of experience designing implementing and verifying control and estimation algorithms for closedloop feedback systems
Experience with robotic manipulation: impedance control admittance control operational space control joint space control etc.
Experience with ModelPredictive Control and Reinforcement Learning for high degreeoffreedom dynamic systems
Experience with simulation environments for dynamic systems and bridging the sim2real gap
Experience programming in MATLAB Python C or a related language
Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead and mentor
Proven written and verbal technical communication with the ability to present complex topics clearly to audiences with varying levels of technical familiarity
Experience with control design and validation for mobile manipulation platforms
Experience with gait planning and optimization for high degreeoffreedom dynamic systems
Experience with Functional Safety including shipping products with safety functions up to Performance Level e or Safety Integrity Level 3
Experience training deploying and validating robotic foundation models
Experience influencing business or company strategy through cuttingedge research and longterm science vision
Experience partnering with academic institutions for collaborations and talent acquisition
Demonstrated influence in selection of sensors actuators and electromechanicalsoftware architecture
Demonstrated examples of implemented controls in highvolume or consumer systems
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $179000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $309400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
As a Principal Controls Scientist you will be responsible for developing solutions to control complex electromechanical systems. You will take responsibility for developing models performing analysis and producing algorithms for the control and estimation of robotic systems that guide and inform mechanical and electrical designs software implementation and other software modules that affect overall device safety and performance. You will demonstrate crossfunctional interaction to accomplish your goals. You will play a role in defining processes and methods to improve the productivity of the entire team. You will interface with Amazon teams outside your immediate organization to identify leverage opportunities with minimized dependencies. You will investigate applicable academic and industry research applications identify and initiate investigations of production technologies prototype and test solutions to support product features and design and validate production designs that deliver an exceptional user experience.
Key job responsibilities
Produce models and simulations of complex high degreeoffreedom dynamic electromechanical systems
Design estimation and control algorithms that achieve performance targets within hardware and software constraints
Handson prototyping and testing on physical systems in the lab
Influence hardware and software design decisions owned by other teams to optimize systemlevel performance
Define key performance indicators and allocate error budgets across hardware and software modules
Perform root cause analysis of systemlevel failures and distinguish between hardware/software failures and hardware/software mitigations
Balance objectives of safety performance and cost in architectural design decisions
Lead crossfunctional teams (controls firmware perception planning sensors mechanical electrical etc. to solve complex system integration issues
Translate business requirements to engineering requirements and identify tradeoffs and sensitivities
Mentor junior and senior engineers in good design practice; actively participate in hiring of new team members
About the team
The Dynamic Systems and Control team develops models algorithms and code to bridge hardware and software development teams and bring robotic products to life. We contributed to Amazon Astro ( and Echo Show 10 ( along with several new technology introductions and unannounced products currently in development.
PhD or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Computer Science or related field
10 years of experience designing implementing and verifying control and estimation algorithms for closedloop feedback systems
Experience with robotic manipulation: impedance control admittance control operational space control joint space control etc.
Experience with ModelPredictive Control and Reinforcement Learning for high degreeoffreedom dynamic systems
Experience with simulation environments for dynamic systems and bridging the sim2real gap
Experience programming in MATLAB Python C or a related language
Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead and mentor
Proven written and verbal technical communication with the ability to present complex topics clearly to audiences with varying levels of technical familiarity
Experience with control design and validation for mobile manipulation platforms
Experience with gait planning and optimization for high degreeoffreedom dynamic systems
Experience with Functional Safety including shipping products with safety functions up to Performance Level e or Safety Integrity Level 3
Experience training deploying and validating robotic foundation models
Experience influencing business or company strategy through cuttingedge research and longterm science vision
Experience partnering with academic institutions for collaborations and talent acquisition
Demonstrated influence in selection of sensors actuators and electromechanicalsoftware architecture
Demonstrated examples of implemented controls in highvolume or consumer systems
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $179000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $309400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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