Advanced Robotics Electrical Engineer, Frontier AI & Robotics

DescriptionWe are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to lead the design and integration of electrical systems or subsystems for high-degree-of-freedom robotic platforms. This role involves architecting the robot's power distribution, sensor wiring, and embedded electrical infrastructure.You will be responsible for designing across the full electrical system for advanced robotics platforms including including power distribution, sensing, compute, motor controllers, communication infrastructure, battery system and power electronics in close collaboration with mechanical, controls and software engineers. You'll play a key role in ensuring high-performance, reliable operation of complex electromechanical systems under real-world conditions.Key job responsibilitiesElectrical system architect / owner for power electronics, actuation, PCBAs, battery, ware harness specs and high speed electrical/communications protocolsDesign, develop and integrate power distribution, embedded electronics, motor controllers and safety-critical circuits for complex robotic systemsOwn board layout of PCBAs including SoCs, microcontrollers, sensors, power devices, etc. using Cadence OrCAD/Allegro or equivalent tools. Oversee bring-up and validationDetermine appropriate high speed electrical and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, EtherCAT, USB, etc) for reliable and efficient system operationSpecify and design custom power electronics and power distribution boards to meet performance, thermal, and safety requirementsDesign and route all cabling and wire harnesses across the robotic platform, considering EMI, signal integrity, serviceability, and integration with mechanical structuresArchitect and integrate the robot's battery system, including protection circuitry, battery management, charging systems, and thermal considerationsDefine and implement wiring and electrical interfaces for sensors (e.g., lidar, stereo cameras, IMUs, tactile) and compute modulesOwnership over prototyping and bringing up electrical designs and creation of test & validation rigsAbout the teamFrontier AI & Robotics (FAR) is the team at Amazon building the next generation of embodied intelligence. FAR drives the development and implementation of advanced AI models within Amazon's operations that enable robots to see, reason, and act on the world around them, supporting a number of different warehouse automation tasks.Basic QualificationsExperience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test proceduresBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or a related field.6-10+ years of experience designing and integrating electrical systems in robotics, distributed systems, or complex electromechanical platforms.Proficient in PCB design (schematic capture and layout) using Cadence OrCAD/Allegro or similar tools.Experience in embedded controls, high-speed differential signaling, microcontrollers, memory buses, digital design, and power electronicsExperience with wire harness design, including connector selection, cable speccing, and EMI mitigation strategies.Hands-on experience testing, validating and debugging hardware (use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)Preferred QualificationsExperience with high-DOF robotic systems.Familiarity with high-speed data protocols (e.g., CAN, EtherCAT, etc.).Exposure to embedded programming (e.g., C, Python, VHDL, etc.) and firmware bring-upUnderstanding of thermal design and safety design considerations in high-power robotic systemsExperience working in environments with DFM/DFA constraints and production scaling.Familiarity with mechanical CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) for collaborative integration work.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.USA, CA, San Francisco - 157,900.00 - 213,600.00 USD annually