How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, 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 what’s to come. 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! Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/tag/drone

The Opportunity
As Amazon Prime Air expands its drone delivery service, we're seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our U.S. Regulatory Affairs Infrastructure and Strategy team. This is a pivotal role where you'll shape the regulatory landscape for commercial drone delivery, working at the intersection of technology and aviation policy. You'll be instrumental in obtaining setting and achieving regulatory goals, engaging with regulators and other decision makers, and helping to establish the framework that will further enable safe, scalable drone delivery operations across the United States.

In this position you will serve as a bridge between Amazon's innovative technology teams and regulatory bodies, engaging with internal experts to determine and update Prime Air’s regulatory goals and translating those objectives into regulatory strategies while navigating the evolving landscape of unmanned aircraft systems regulations. This position will also ensure that internal partners are aware of regulatory developments and requirements. Your work will directly impact our ability to continue to expand Prime Air's operations and bring this transformative service to more customers.

Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control authorization for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Key job responsibilities
Drive Regulatory Strategy: Set regulatory objectives and secure internal buy-in and support.

Serve as Regulatory Expert: Act as the subject matter expert supporting internal teams, translating technical objectives to regulatory bodies and keeping stakeholders informed of regulatory developments

Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal, Public Policy, Public Relations, Engineering, and Operations teams to manage projects effectively and align on goals, approaches, and messaging

Represent Prime Air: Coordinate or directly represent Prime Air in standards development organizations and other fora