Mid Level Innovation Lead Jobs
Mid level innovation lead jobs go to professionals ready to own initiatives end to end, guide junior team members, and move cross-functional projects forward with limited oversight. Hiring is active across Law & Legal Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, with 59% of openings remote or hybrid, and employers like Husch Blackwell, Amazon, and McClatchy competing for innovation leads at this level now.
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DESCRIPTION
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
Amazon Prime Air is revolutionizing delivery through autonomous drone technology, aiming to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less. Our breakthrough technologies, including advanced BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) capabilities and sophisticated detect-and-avoid systems, have earned FAA approvals and are setting new standards in autonomous delivery.
We're looking for an Innovation & Design Engineer to lead the development of our drone delivery operations site designs. You'll have the opportunity to integrate across cross-functional teams spanning drone engineering, maintenance, operations, and site construction. You'll own the mechanical and electrical design of certain operational equipment as well as the overall site layout. Your designs will be driven by a wide range of requirements from drone engineering, maintenance, operations, construction, health and safety, and more. You'll work to meet key metrics for cost, throughput, and schedule, while balancing the various requirements. You'll learn from our current operational sites and leverage that to define our next generation of drone delivery operations sites as we grow bigger and better.
Key job responsibilities
This role will require occasional travel (10-20%) to support site launches and learn from existing operational sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related experience
- Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Engineering (any domain) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience with design-in-safety
- Experience with process design based on Lean Principles
- Experience in aviation operations and/or airport construction and operations
- Experience in robotics or automation
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $99,300.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
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
Amazon Prime Air is revolutionizing delivery through autonomous drone technology, aiming to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less. Our breakthrough technologies, including advanced BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) capabilities and sophisticated detect-and-avoid systems, have earned FAA approvals and are setting new standards in autonomous delivery.
We're looking for an Innovation & Design Engineer to lead the development of our drone delivery operations site designs. You'll have the opportunity to integrate across cross-functional teams spanning drone engineering, maintenance, operations, and site construction. You'll own the mechanical and electrical design of certain operational equipment as well as the overall site layout. Your designs will be driven by a wide range of requirements from drone engineering, maintenance, operations, construction, health and safety, and more. You'll work to meet key metrics for cost, throughput, and schedule, while balancing the various requirements. You'll learn from our current operational sites and leverage that to define our next generation of drone delivery operations sites as we grow bigger and better.
Key job responsibilities
This role will require occasional travel (10-20%) to support site launches and learn from existing operational sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related experience
- Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Engineering (any domain) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience with design-in-safety
- Experience with process design based on Lean Principles
- Experience in aviation operations and/or airport construction and operations
- Experience in robotics or automation
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $99,300.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Husch Blackwell18
- Amazon8
- McClatchy3
- Lead2
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP2
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- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Technology & Software5
- News & Publishing3
- Banking & Financial Services3
Mid Level Innovation Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level innovation lead job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you drove decisions, coordinated stakeholders, or moved an idea from concept to implementation. Applications that show measurable outcomes, cross-functional collaboration, and a pattern of increasing responsibility stand out. Tailor your resume to reflect the scope mid level employers expect, and lead your cover letter with a specific initiative you owned.
Which companies hire mid level innovation leads?
Companies hiring mid level innovation leads right now include Husch Blackwell, Amazon, and McClatchy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from organizations building out dedicated innovation functions, scaling product development, or running structured R&D programs that need experienced practitioners who can operate with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level innovation lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and company size. About 59% of mid level innovation lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across roles that rely on collaboration tools and async workflows. Fully remote openings tend to cluster in technology and consulting, while hybrid arrangements are more common in manufacturing and healthcare innovation teams.
How do I move up to a mid level innovation lead role?
The path runs through deepening ownership over time. Early in your career, focus on building expertise in a specific methodology, such as design thinking, agile product development, or applied research. Take on progressively larger projects, pursue outcomes you can measure, and look for opportunities to coordinate across teams rather than just execute within one. Demonstrating that you can drive something to completion without close supervision is what marks the transition.
Which industries hire the most mid level innovation leads?
Mid Level innovation lead roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they face ongoing pressure to differentiate, launch new offerings, or modernize operations, creating sustained demand for practitioners who can structure and lead innovation work beyond the entry stages.