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Amazon · 11 hours ago

Applied Scientist, Prime Air Navigation

positionSeattle, WA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$136K/yr - $223K/yr
date4+ years exp

Amazon is committed to diversity and inclusion within their teams. They are seeking a highly skilled Navigation Scientist to develop advanced algorithms and software for the Prime Air delivery drone program, focusing on navigation analysis and innovative technological opportunities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
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Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive navigation analysis to support cross-functional decision-making
Define system architecture and requirements
Contribute to the development of flight algorithms
Actively identify innovative technological opportunities that will drive significant enhancements to meet customers' evolving demands

Qualification

Navigation systemsAlgorithm developmentProgramming in JavaC++PythonProfessional software developmentFiltering technologiesSimulationAnalysisHardware/software integrationEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of science, technology, engineering or related field experience
Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
Experience implementing algorithms using both toolkits and self-developed code
Experience with navigation systems or aerospace applications, including signal processing, Kalman filtering, and navigation algorithm development

Preferred

Experience in professional software development
Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
Previous experience in the aerospace or signal processing industry
Expertise in filtering technologies, such as Kalman Filters
Proficiency in the simulation and analysis of navigation systems
Familiarity with hardware/software integration and real-time operating systems
Track record of developing complex, mission-critical systems successfully delivered to customers
Experience in gathering requirements through effective communication with end users, business teams, and management

Benefits

Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

Amazon

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Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.11B
Key Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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