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Robot type
Drone
Location
SeattleWashingtonUSA
Job type
Artificial Intelligence
Posted
Oct 4, 2026
Full-time

Electric Propulsion System Research Scientist, Amazon Prime Air

Job description

We are seeking a Research Scientist II to join our Electric Propulsion Subsystem team. In this role, you will be a significant and autonomous contributor, solving difficult engineering problems related to battery management systems (BMS) and energy storage. You will design, develop, and validate BMS hardware and algorithms from concept through production, working on high-voltage lithium-ion battery packs that push the boundaries of performance, safety, and energy density.

This position requires an engineer who demonstrates strong technical depth in battery systems and BMS design while also exhibiting the system-level thinking and influence characteristic of our most impactful contributors.

Job requirements

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of developing electric propulsion and/or battery management systems.
  • Experience working on power systems hardware for aerospace programs (aircraft, drone, satellites, etc.)
  • Experience leading vendor engagements and manufacturing partner discussions for power electronics and battery system.
  • Working knowledge of DO-160 and DO-274 design and test standards and IP (Ingress Protection) rating requirements and design-for-environment principles
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to build mechanism that reduce routine work and bring processes to scale
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technical domains quickly and work independently on well-scoped tasks

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