... physics and object diversity Evaluate manipulation performance through systematic hardware ... At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're ...

60 Amazon Physics Jobs Hiring Near You
... physics and object diversity Evaluate manipulation performance through systematic hardware ... At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion, Amazon Leo
Redmond, WA · On-site
$117K - $154K/yr
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... physics, avionics, thermal, structures, and materials as an accountable technical partner across ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion, Amazon Leo
Redmond, WA · On-site
$117K - $154K/yr
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... physics, avionics, thermal, structures, and materials as an accountable technical partner across ...
... physics and object diversity Evaluate manipulation performance through systematic hardware ... At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're ...
... physics and object diversity Evaluate manipulation performance through systematic hardware ... At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're ...
Quantum Applied Scientist, Device and Architecture Theory, Center for Quantum Computing
Pasadena, CA · On-site
The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers ... physics, novel qubits and gate schemes, and implementations of error correcting codes. We are ...
Quantum Applied Scientist, Device and Architecture Theory, Center for Quantum Computing
Pasadena, CA · On-site
The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers ... physics, novel qubits and gate schemes, and implementations of error correcting codes. We are ...
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... physics, avionics, thermal, structures, and materials across the full product lifecycle BASIC ...
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... physics, avionics, thermal, structures, and materials across the full product lifecycle BASIC ...
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... physics, avionics, thermal, structures, and materials across the full product lifecycle BASIC ...
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... physics, avionics, thermal, structures, and materials across the full product lifecycle BASIC ...
Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking an exceptional Principal Software Engineer to own and ... This role requires mastery of simulation engineering-from building high-fidelity physics-based ...
Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking an exceptional Principal Software Engineer to own and ... This role requires mastery of simulation engineering-from building high-fidelity physics-based ...
Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking an exceptional Principal Software Engineer to own and ... This role requires mastery of simulation engineering-from building high-fidelity physics-based ...
Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking an exceptional Principal Software Engineer to own and ... This role requires mastery of simulation engineering-from building high-fidelity physics-based ...
HW Dev Engineer - Payload, Hardware Development, Amazon LEO
Redmond, WA · On-site
$138K - $182K/yr
Amazon LEO is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will ... physics or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - PhD in electrical engineering or computer ...
HW Dev Engineer - Payload, Hardware Development, Amazon LEO
Redmond, WA · On-site
$138K - $182K/yr
Amazon LEO is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will ... physics or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - PhD in electrical engineering or computer ...
Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of ... physics-based simulation. - Experience implementing scientific or simulation software in a ...
Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of ... physics-based simulation. - Experience implementing scientific or simulation software in a ...
Industrial Engineer, Amazon Leo
Redmond, WA · On-site
$78K - $105K/yr
... Engineering, Physics OR equivalent experience - 3+ years' experience with SAP ERP system ... Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran ...
Industrial Engineer, Amazon Leo
Redmond, WA · On-site
$78K - $105K/yr
... Engineering, Physics OR equivalent experience - 3+ years' experience with SAP ERP system ... Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion, Amazon Leo
Redmond, WA · On-site
$117K - $154K/yr
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... physics, avionics, thermal, structures, and materials as an accountable technical partner across ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion, Amazon Leo
Redmond, WA · On-site
$117K - $154K/yr
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... physics, avionics, thermal, structures, and materials as an accountable technical partner across ...
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... physics or equivalent, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional or military experience ...
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... physics or equivalent, or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional or military experience ...
Applied Scientist II
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
Amazon is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics ... This role centers on research and development of physics-based simulation techniques, sim-to-real ...
Applied Scientist II
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
Amazon is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics ... This role centers on research and development of physics-based simulation techniques, sim-to-real ...
Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking an exceptional Principal Software Engineer to own and ... This role requires mastery of simulation engineering-from building high-fidelity physics-based ...
Amazon Industrial Robotics is seeking an exceptional Principal Software Engineer to own and ... This role requires mastery of simulation engineering-from building high-fidelity physics-based ...
Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift, Amazon Leo
Merritt Island, FL · On-site
$76K - $98K/yr
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast ... physics or equivalent - Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems ...
Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift, Amazon Leo
Merritt Island, FL · On-site
$76K - $98K/yr
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast ... physics or equivalent - Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems ...
Reliability Analytics Engineer, Amazon Robotics
Reading, MA · On-site
$108K - $136K/yr
Amazon Robotics is at the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from ... You're a reliability engineer who understands repairable systems, physics-of-failure, and life data.
Reliability Analytics Engineer, Amazon Robotics
Reading, MA · On-site
$108K - $136K/yr
Amazon Robotics is at the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from ... You're a reliability engineer who understands repairable systems, physics-of-failure, and life data.
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion, Amazon Leo
Redmond, WA · On-site
$117K - $154K/yr
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... physics, avionics, thermal, structures, and materials as an accountable technical partner across ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion, Amazon Leo
Redmond, WA · On-site
$117K - $154K/yr
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... physics, avionics, thermal, structures, and materials as an accountable technical partner across ...
Reliability Analytics Engineer, Amazon Robotics
North Reading, MA · On-site
$106K - $134K/yr
Amazon Robotics is at the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from ... You're a reliability engineer who understands repairable systems, physics-of-failure, and life data.
Reliability Analytics Engineer, Amazon Robotics
North Reading, MA · On-site
$106K - $134K/yr
Amazon Robotics is at the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from ... You're a reliability engineer who understands repairable systems, physics-of-failure, and life data.
Reliability Analytics Engineer, Amazon Robotics
North Reading, MA · On-site
$106K - $134K/yr
Amazon Robotics is at the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from ... You're a reliability engineer who understands repairable systems, physics-of-failure, and life data.
Reliability Analytics Engineer, Amazon Robotics
North Reading, MA · On-site
$106K - $134K/yr
Amazon Robotics is at the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from ... You're a reliability engineer who understands repairable systems, physics-of-failure, and life data.
Amazon Jobs Information
What is it like to work at Amazon?
Do workers at Amazon get paid breaks?
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 461 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
Does Amazon pay people when they’re sick?
75% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 427 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
At Amazon, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
75% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 390 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Amazon?
42% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 153 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Amazon?
89% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 142 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Is the health insurance from Amazon affordable enough for their workers?
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 327 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Amazon?
96% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 507 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 71% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 222 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do workers at Amazon worry about hours?
49% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 261 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do Amazon workers get to choose the shifts they work?
49% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 149 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
How easy is it for Amazon workers to change shifts?
68% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 200 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Amazon?
75% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 413 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
Do Amazon managers change schedules at the last minute?
83% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 241 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do jobs at Amazon spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
16% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 236 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Amazon?
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 446 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
Is a Amazon job good for students?
83% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 180 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Is working at Amazon good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
35% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 301 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at Amazon feel treated with respect by their managers?
79% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 457 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
Do people at Amazon get to take their breaks without interruption?
86% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 480 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Amazon?
62% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 478 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
Do people at Amazon enjoy their jobs?
36% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 384 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
Do people at Amazon recommend working with their team?
45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 516 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Amazon?
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 483 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Amazon?
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 447 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
Do people think Amazon’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
75% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 433 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Amazon is doing?
51% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 462 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2026 and June 2026.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 21 days ago
Amazon rating
7.4
Based on 6,918 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
6th of 39 rated national retailers
Job description
We are seeking an Applied Scientist to join Compass. In this role, you will own the interface between contact-rich manipulation and the Compass safety software in unstructured environments. You will design learning-based and model-based approaches to contact-rich manipulation when the environment changes unexpectedly.
You will collaborate with perception, planning, and controls teams to close the loop from object detection through grasp execution, and you will deploy your algorithms on physical hardware across multiple manipulator platforms. This is an opportunity to define how Amazon's robots safely interact with the physical world: picking, placing, and handling the enormous diversity of objects that flow through our network.
Key job responsibilities
Develop and deploy manipulation algorithms for contact-rich tasks and placement across diverse object geometries and material properties
Design force-controlled manipulation strategies that operate safely within Amazon Compass safety constraints
Build reactive manipulation policies that detect and recover from failures (slips, missed grasps, unexpected contacts) in real time
Develop learning-based manipulation policies using RL, imitation learning, or hybrid approaches, and transfer them from simulation to physical hardware
Define and maintain the interface contract between manipulation algorithms and the Compass safety layer, ensuring that grasp and motion plans respect safety bounds without unnecessary conservatism
Collaborate with perception teams to leverage object pose estimation, tactile sensing, and contact detection for closed-loop manipulation
Design simulation environments and training curricula for manipulation policy learning, including realistic contact physics and object diversity
Evaluate manipulation performance through systematic hardware experiments, measuring grasp success rates, cycle times, and safety compliance
Contribute to scientific publications and internal technical documentation
Participate in cross-team design reviews and contribute to the broader manipulation and safety architecture
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment
The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you. At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets.
If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
Work with the inventors of control barrier functions on a novel, universal approach to safe autonomy: one that scales across mobile robots, manipulators, mobile manipulators, and future robot platforms with dynamic stability. You'll push the boundary of safe performance by integrating safety with motion planning, RL, and foundation models, ensuring that safety is never a blocker to robot performance. Your work will underpin robots operating alongside people at Amazon's unprecendented scale.
About Amazon
Sourced by ZipRecruiter
Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.
Industry
It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Seattle, WA, US