Job Description
Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. We're building revolutionary robotic systems that combine cutting-edge AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design to create adaptable automation solutions capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotics and automation at an unprecedented scale, working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.
As an Applied Scientist in Sensing, you will develop innovative and complex sensing systems for our emerging robotic solutions and improve existing on-robot sensing to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience designing and troubleshooting custom sensor systems from the ground up. They enjoy analytical problem solving and possess practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly, and rapid prototyping. They thrive in an interdisciplinary environment and have led the development of complex sensing systems.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and adapt holistic on-robot sensing solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements
- Mentor and develop junior scientists and engineers
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
- Have responsibility for the designs and performance of a sensing system design
- Work with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a fast development and delivery of the sensing concepts to the team
- Develop overall safety concept of the sensing platform
- Exhibit role model behaviors of applied science best practices, thorough and predictive analysis and cradle to grave ownership
As an Applied Scientist in Sensing, you will develop innovative and complex sensing systems for our emerging robotic solutions and improve existing on-robot sensing to optimize performance and enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience designing and troubleshooting custom sensor systems from the ground up. They enjoy analytical problem solving and possess practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly, and rapid prototyping. They thrive in an interdisciplinary environment and have led the development of complex sensing systems.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and adapt holistic on-robot sensing solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements
- Mentor and develop junior scientists and engineers
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing
- Have responsibility for the designs and performance of a sensing system design
- Work with the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality organizations as well as vendors to ensure a fast development and delivery of the sensing concepts to the team
- Develop overall safety concept of the sensing platform
- Exhibit role model behaviors of applied science best practices, thorough and predictive analysis and cradle to grave ownership
Amazon
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About the job
Posted on
Feb 5, 2026
Apply before
Mar 7, 2026
Job typeFull-time
CategoryApplied Scientist
Location
US, MA
Skills
robot
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