Manager of Research Science, Amazon

• Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics
• You bring to the team :
• The ability to think big and conceive of new ideas and novel solutions
• The insight to correctly identify those worth exploring
• The hands-on skills to quickly develop proofs-of-concept
• The rigor to conduct careful experimental evaluations
• The discipline to fast-fail when data refutes theory
• And the fortitude to continue exploring until your solution is found
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• PhD in Robotics or Engineering or MS with significant industry experience
• Experience in relevant industry or academic applied research in low level Robotics, Controls or Mechatronics
• Experience leading a team of scientists

Desirable

• Scientists take on big unanswered questions and guide development team to state-of-the-art solutions
• We want to hear from you if you have deep industry experience in the Mechatronics domain and have led a team of scientists through the full product cycle from concept to launch