Maintenance Technician, Prime Air - Data for Autonomous Aircraft (DA2)
Amazon - Seattle, Washington, USA
Posted May 26, 2026
Benefits
- Parental leave
- 6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- Non-birth-parent leave
- 6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- Family-building benefits
- Mental health support
- Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- Relocation assistance
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- Childcare support
- Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- Learning budget
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- Verification
- Source-linked checked Jun 7, 2026
- Salary
- $23-$41/hr From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- 401(k) match
- Reported from DOL Form 5500 industry filing (not employer-specific)
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $55,206 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +5.5% - Faster than average
21% above the BLS role benchmark for trades aggregate.
Matched to SOC 49-9071 - Trades aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
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About this role
Maintenance Technician, Prime Air - Data for Autonomous Aircraft (DA2) Seattle, Washington, USA Prime Air is Amazon's drone delivery program, working to safely deliver packages to customers in under an hour. The Data for Autonomous Aircraft (DA2) team designs and operates custom data collection platforms that capture real-world sensor data to validate algorithms enabling autonomous flight. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician who operates at the intersection of mechanical and software disciplines to install, maintain, and troubleshoot drone systems, sensor payloads, and data collection platforms. The ideal candidate brings hands-on mechanical aptitude combined with software proficiency - diagnosing and resolving issues across the full system stack from physical assemblies to embedded software. You will work independently in a highly collaborative, fast-paced prototyping environment. Key job responsibilities Install, maintain, and troubleshoot vehicle hardware and software systems, including drone platforms, helicopter-mounted sensor payloads, and ground support equipment. Diagnose and resolve issues across the full system stack - from mechanical assemblies and electrical systems to embedded software and user permissions. Perform precision assembly and integration work using hand tools, engineering drawings, and CAD files. Execute routine maintenance and service of remote controlled devices, ensuring platforms are mission-ready for daily flight operations. Install software updates, troubleshoot workstation and operating system issues, and offload data ensuring correct formatting for pipeline transmission. Document all maintenance actions in logbooks and tracking systems; identify and communicate potential SOP improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams while working independently to resolve issues in a timely manner. A day in the
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