Senior Applied Scientist Robotics Controls
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Job Location:
North Reading, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking an Applied Scientist to develop innovative scalable solutions in feedback control and state estimation for robotic systems with a focus on contact-rich manipulation this role you will formulate physics-based models of robotic systems perform analytical and numerical studies and design control and estimation algorithms that integrate fundamental principles with data-driven techniques. You will collaborate with a world-class team of experts in perception machine learning motion planning and feedback controls to innovate and develop solutions for complex real-world problems.
As part of your work you will investigate applicable academic and industry research to develop implement and test solutions that support product features. You will also design and validate production designs. To succeed in this role you should demonstrate a strong working knowledge of physical systems a desire to learn from new challenges and the problem-solving and communication skills to work within a highly interactive and experienced team. Candidates must show a hands-on passion for their work and the ability to communicate their ideas and concepts both verbally and visually.
Key job responsibilities
- Research design implement and evaluate feedback control estimation and motion-planning algorithms ensuring effective integration with perception manipulation and system-level components.
- Develop experiments simulations and hardware prototypes to validate control algorithms and optimization techniques in contact-rich manipulation and other challenging scenarios.
- Collaborate with software engineering teams to enable scalable real-time and maintainable implementations of algorithms in production systems.
- Partner with cross-functional teams across hardware systems engineering science and operations to transition algorithms from early prototyping to robust production-ready solutions.
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels to iterate on system design define requirements and drive integration of control and estimation capabilities into Amazon Robotics platforms.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support 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 wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!
- 3 years of building machine learning models for business application experience
- PhD or Masters degree and 6 years of applied research experience
- Experience programming in Java C Python or related language
- Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning
- Experience with modeling tools such as R scikit-learn Spark MLLib MxNet Tensorflow numpy scipy etc.
- Experience with large scale distributed systems such as Hadoop Spark etc.
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.
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 MA North Reading - 167100.00 - 226100.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Protein Purification
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
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