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Amazon · 17 hours ago

Airspace Management Simulation Research Scientist, Prime Air Flight Sciences High Fidelity Methods

positionSeattle, Washington, USA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$136K/yr - $184K/yr
date4+ years exp

Amazon is seeking a Research Scientist for their Prime Air Flight Sciences team, focusing on developing simulations for traffic management algorithms. The role involves creating simulation tools and methodologies for managing concurrent autonomous drone flights, ensuring safety and efficiency in flight operations.

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Responsibilities

The primary focus of this role will be on modeling traffic management frameworks that use a layered conflict detection and resolution strategy to ensure safe and efficient flight operations
This will include developing fundamental simulation infrastructure code, including discrete event simulation tooling
In addition, it will involve developing expert knowledge of the layers of mitigation and conducting in-depth scientific research on alternative solutions for conflict resolution
The candidate will contribute to significant and impactful systems that will provide value for Amazon customers and will drive these projects from the concept stage through development
This role will include substantial software development in prototyping and production environments

Qualification

Traffic management algorithmsDiscrete event simulationModern programming languagesSoftware developmentScientific research publicationRisk-takingConsensus buildingProblem solving

Required

PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience
Knowledge of at least one modern programming language such as C, C++, Java, or Perl
Experience doing research on air traffic management algorithms

Preferred

Experience developing software in a production environment
Experience publishing and presenting scientific research in professional journals or conferences
Experience with building discrete event simulation tools from first principles, air traffic flow management, routing algorithms

Benefits

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
Parental leave

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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