Sr. Manager, Guidance Nav & Controls, Prime Air - ...

DescriptionHere 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, andu2014most importantlyu2014safely, 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 whatu2019s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog ( 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 an experienced engineering leader who combines superb technical, research and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. Experience in Navigation, Guidance and Flight Controls Software is highly desired. A successful candidate will be comfortable working with a team of top-notch developers and collaborating with our systems, test, safety and security teams. Weu2019re looking for someone who innovates, and loves solving hard problems You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazonu2019s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf. Key job responsibilities u2022 Lead multiple teams (manager of managers) of talented research and applied scientists, flight controls and embedded software engineers. u2022 Manage and develop employees, including hiring, retention, performance management, mentoring and capability/skill development u2022 Lead architecture, design, implementation, and operational support of key components on the Prime Air delivery drone u2022 Act as point of contact for communications dealing with project deliverables, setting the expectation, managing priorities, technologies, and management issues u2022 Establish high bar for processes and standards in the execution of all projects 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 for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $165,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $286,000/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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career sitBasic Qualifications- 10+ years of engineering experience - 5+ years of engineering team management experience - 10+ years of planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software experience - Experience partnering with product or program management teams - Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environmentPreferred Qualifications- Experience partnering with product and program management teams - Experience designing and developing large scale, high-traffic applications 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 for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $198,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $342,300/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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Created: 2026-01-07