Amazon.com Services LLC

Robotics

Sr.AppliedScientist,Sensing

$167–226k North Reading, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Sr. Applied Scientist, Sensing at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Sensing systems, Robotics, Machine learning, Computer vision. Develop innovative sensing systems. Develop complex sensing systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Optimize performance; Enhance customer experience

Industry & Context.

Robotics
Problems you'll solve

Analytical problem solving; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ph. D. in computer science, Ph. D. in machine learning, Ph. D. in engineering, Experience in fast-paced environment, Technical leadership in sensing systems, Deep knowledge of sensing, Deep knowledge of signal processing, Deep knowledge of estimation, Deep knowledge of computer vision, Deep knowledge of machine learning, Knowledge of optics, Knowledge of camera modeling, Knowledge of real-time imaging, Hands-on experience crafting prototypes, Understanding of perceptual analysis, Organizational skills, Ability to work well with teams, Experience communicating concepts to leadership, Experience writing technical documents, Experience evaluating design of perceptual systems, Experience evaluating performance of perceptual systems, Experience evaluating tradeoffs of perceptual systems

Nice to Have

Experience with interdisciplinary teams, Experience launching product at scale, Experience collaborating with Mechanical engineers, Experience collaborating with Electrical engineers, Experience collaborating with Controls engineers, Experience with safety certification, Experience with sensing modalities in control loops

What You'll Do.

Develop innovative sensing systems

Develop complex sensing systems

Improve on-robot sensing

Enhance customer experience

Design custom sensor systems

Troubleshoot custom sensor systems

Design holistic sensing solutions

Adapt holistic sensing solutions

Mentor junior engineers

Develop junior engineers

Execute product designs

Own performance of sensing system

Work with Operations organizations

Work with Manufacturing organizations

Work with Supply Chain organizations

Work with Quality organizations

Write functional specifications

Write design verification plans

Write functional test procedures

Exhibit role model behaviors

Perform thorough analysis

Perform predictive analysis

Perform cradle to grave ownership

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interdisciplinary team; Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality

Communication Scope

Communicating concepts to leadership; Writing technical documents

Process & Methodology

Concept to production

Full Job Description

Amazon is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction. As a Senior Applied Scientist in Sensing, you will develop innovative and complex sensing systems for our emerging robotic solutions and improve existing on-robot sensing to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience designing and troubleshooting custom sensor systems from the ground up. They enjoy analytical problem solving and possess practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly, and rapid prototyping. They thrive in an interdisciplinary environment and have led the development of complex sensing systems. Key job responsibilities - Design and adapt holistic on-robot sensing solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements - Mentor and develop junior engineers - Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing - Own the detailed design and performance of a sensing system design - Work with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a smooth transition of concept to product - Write functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures - Exhibit role model behaviors of applied science best practices, thorough and predictive analysis and cradle to grave ownership Ab

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