Airspace Management Simulation Research Scientist, Prime Air Flight Sciences High Fidelity Methods

About the role

This role is for a Research Scientist with expertise in developing simulations for traffic management algorithms, particularly in strategic and tactical deconfliction systems. The candidate will contribute to a portfolio of simulation tools managing concurrent airspace traffic for aviation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop fundamental simulation infrastructure code, including discrete event simulation tooling.
• Contribute to significant and impactful systems that will provide value for Amazon customers.
• Drive projects from the concept stage through development.
• Contribute to the development of expert knowledge of layers of mitigation and conduct in-depth scientific research on alternative solutions for conflict resolution.
• Engage in substantial software development in prototyping and production environments.

Requirements

• PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience
• Knowledge of at least one modern programming language such as C, C++, Java, or Perl
• Experience doing research on air traffic management algorithms

Qualifications

• Experience developing software in a production environment
• Experience publishing and presenting scientific research in professional journals or conferences
• Experience with building discrete event simulation tools from first principles, air traffic flow management, routing algorithms

Skills

• Expertise in developing simulations for traffic management algorithms
• Knowledge of strategic and tactical deconfliction systems
• Experience with air traffic flow management and routing algorithms

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified