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Advanced Robotics Electrical Engineer, Frontier Ai & Robotics
Advanced Robotics Electrical Engineer, Frontier Ai & RoboticsAmazon • San Francisco, CA, United States
Advanced Robotics Electrical Engineer, Frontier Ai & Robotics

Advanced Robotics Electrical Engineer, Frontier Ai & Robotics

Amazon • San Francisco, CA, United States
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Description

About the Role : We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to lead the design and integration of electrical systems 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 the battery system, power boards, wiring harnesses, sensor interfaces, and overall electrical routing strategy in close collaboration with mechanical and software engineers. You’ll play a key role in ensuring high-performance, reliable operation of complex electromechanical systems under real-world conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop the full electrical system for advanced robotic platforms—including power distribution, sensing, compute, and communication infrastructure.
  • Specify and design custom power electronics and power distribution boards to meet performance, thermal, and safety requirements.
  • Architect and integrate the robot’s battery system, including protection circuitry, battery management, charging systems, and thermal considerations.
  • Design and route all cabling and wire harnesses across the robotic platform, considering EMI, signal integrity, serviceability, and integration with mechanical structures.
  • Define and implement wiring and electrical interfaces for sensors (e.g., lidar, stereo cameras, IMUs, tactile) and compute modules.
  • Determine appropriate electrical and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, USB, MIPI) for reliable and efficient system operation.
  • Work closely with mechanical engineers to co-design system layouts and routing paths for electrical components and harnesses.
  • Design schematics and PCBs for custom electronics using Altium or equivalent tools. Oversee layout, bring-up, and validation.
  • Debug electrical issues across complex systems using lab tools (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power analyzers) and develop long-term fixes.
  • Support lab-based builds and tests; create and refine test setups for system validation and sensor / power verification.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 3+ years experience designing and integrating electrical systems in robotics or complex electromechanical platforms.
  • Strong background in power electronics, battery systems, and embedded electrical integration.
  • Experience with wire harness design, including connector selection, cable specing, and EMI mitigation strategies.
  • Proficient in PCB design (schematic capture and layout) using Altium or similar tools.
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and sensor integration.
  • Hands-on experience with lab tools for electrical debug and validation (oscilloscope, power supply, spectrum analyzer, etc.).
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with high-DOF robotic systems.
  • Familiarity with high-speed data protocols (e.g., MIPI, PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet).
  • Exposure to embedded programming (e.g., C, Python, HDL) and firmware bring-up.
  • Understanding of thermal design and safety considerations in high-power robotic systems.
  • Experience working in environments with DFM / DFA constraints and production scaling.
  • Working knowledge of Linux command line and device configuration tools.
  • Familiarity with mechanical CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) for collaborative integration work.
  • About the team

    Frontier 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.

    Equal Opportunity

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

    Additional notices

    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.

    Compensation and benefits

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits. For more information, please visit https : / / www.aboutamazon.com / workplace / employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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