Sr. Systems Engineer, Prime Air
Sr. Systems Engineer, Prime Air
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25-07-2025
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Here at Amazon we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.
Were 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 large-scale real world delivery challenges and provide visible benefit to end-users this is your opportunity.
Come work on the Amazon Prime Air team!
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Systems Engineer who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. This person must be comfortable working with a team of top-notch developers and collaborating with our engineering teams. Were looking for people who innovate and love solving hard problems. You will work hard have fun and of course make history!
Key job responsibilities
As a Senior Systems Engineer you will define design verify and launch a novel drone delivery system. Key responsibilities include:
- Serve as the systems engineering owner of key safety critical cloud based subsystems throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
- Lead interdisciplinary trade studies across Prime Air software system product and regulatory functions to determine the critical requirements for a scalable cloud based system architecture.
- Generate key systems engineering artifacts CONOPs design documents interface control documents and requirements.
- Develop comprehensive requirements documentation that meets aviation certification standards while enabling rapid innovation
- Drive test plans write test cases generate automated test procedures and conduct formal verification.
A day in the life
The Senior Systems Engineer day begins by reviewing any relevant problem reports or feature requests from the Operations team. Following up on a new feature request they pull together Operations Safety and Software stakeholders to design an enhancement to the currently fielded software system. Next they spend a few hours deep diving failing scripted automated procedures to resolve a blocked pipeline on an upcoming development build. They then spend shift focus to designing the next major blockpoint upgrades generating high quality feature designs in collaboration with other Systems Software and Scientists
About the team
The systems engineering team is a driven focused and experience team of aerospace professionals.
Our systems engineering team is driven by a relentless customer obsession we tackle the toughest technical challenges turning visions into reality. Our mission is to design integrate and verify innovative ground systems that push the boundaries of whats possible.
We are a collaborative group of problem-solvers each bringing unique expertise from aerospace and technology sectors. Our culture is one of ownership and accountability - we take pride in our work and hold ourselves to the highest standards.
- Bachelors degree in Aerospace Electrical Mechanical or Software Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in full lifecycle Aerospace Systems Engineering.
- Proven ability to drive system design and analysis of safety critical systems.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines collect requirements describe product features and technical designs.
- Masters degree in Aerospace Electrical Mechanical or Software Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Working experience with ARP 4754A DO-178B/C and/or DO-278C.
- Prior systems engineering ownership of communication weather and/or geospatial systems.
- Experience in systems design software development operations automation and process improvement experience in a production environment.
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 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 $136100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235200/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Were 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 large-scale real world delivery challenges and provide visible benefit to end-users this is your opportunity.
Come work on the Amazon Prime Air team!
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Systems Engineer who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. This person must be comfortable working with a team of top-notch developers and collaborating with our engineering teams. Were looking for people who innovate and love solving hard problems. You will work hard have fun and of course make history!
Key job responsibilities
As a Senior Systems Engineer you will define design verify and launch a novel drone delivery system. Key responsibilities include:
- Serve as the systems engineering owner of key safety critical cloud based subsystems throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
- Lead interdisciplinary trade studies across Prime Air software system product and regulatory functions to determine the critical requirements for a scalable cloud based system architecture.
- Generate key systems engineering artifacts CONOPs design documents interface control documents and requirements.
- Develop comprehensive requirements documentation that meets aviation certification standards while enabling rapid innovation
- Drive test plans write test cases generate automated test procedures and conduct formal verification.
A day in the life
The Senior Systems Engineer day begins by reviewing any relevant problem reports or feature requests from the Operations team. Following up on a new feature request they pull together Operations Safety and Software stakeholders to design an enhancement to the currently fielded software system. Next they spend a few hours deep diving failing scripted automated procedures to resolve a blocked pipeline on an upcoming development build. They then spend shift focus to designing the next major blockpoint upgrades generating high quality feature designs in collaboration with other Systems Software and Scientists
About the team
The systems engineering team is a driven focused and experience team of aerospace professionals.
Our systems engineering team is driven by a relentless customer obsession we tackle the toughest technical challenges turning visions into reality. Our mission is to design integrate and verify innovative ground systems that push the boundaries of whats possible.
We are a collaborative group of problem-solvers each bringing unique expertise from aerospace and technology sectors. Our culture is one of ownership and accountability - we take pride in our work and hold ourselves to the highest standards.
- Bachelors degree in Aerospace Electrical Mechanical or Software Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in full lifecycle Aerospace Systems Engineering.
- Proven ability to drive system design and analysis of safety critical systems.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines collect requirements describe product features and technical designs.
- Masters degree in Aerospace Electrical Mechanical or Software Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Working experience with ARP 4754A DO-178B/C and/or DO-278C.
- Prior systems engineering ownership of communication weather and/or geospatial systems.
- Experience in systems design software development operations automation and process improvement experience in a production environment.
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 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 $136100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235200/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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