GNC System Development Engineer, Prime Air
Company: Amazon
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job description Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We
are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion
of our teams within the organization. How do you get items to
customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely,
in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale?
Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace
professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just
that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to
come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About
Amazon blog
(https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos).
If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive
innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world
delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air
is the place for you. Come work on the Amazon Prime Air team! Prime
Air is seeking a System Development Engineer who combines superb
technical, research and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated
ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. This
person must be comfortable working with a team of high-performing
developers and collaborating with our research teams. We’re looking
for someone who innovates, and loves solving hard problems. You
will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history! The ideal
candidate will have experience in guidance and navigation algorithm
and software development, system design for safety-critical
software, and working with a wide variety of stakeholders across
the technical spectrum. Export Control License: This position may
require a deemed export control license for compliance with
applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on
Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license
on your behalf Key job responsibilities 1. Design, develop,
implement, test, and document embedded GNC software, tools, and
systems. 2. Translate functional requirements into robust,
efficient, supportable solutions that work well within the overall
system architecture. 3. Participate in the full development cycle,
end-to-end, from design, implementation, and testing to
documentation, delivery and maintenance. - Experience in
automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure - Experience
programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby,
Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust - Experience with Linux/Unix -
Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes Amazon is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected
status. 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, WA, Seattle - 99,100.00 -
160,000.00 USD annually
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