SUAS Manufacturing Test Pilot

About BRINC:

At BRINC, we are redefining public safety with an innovative ecosystem of life‑saving tools. Our journey started with the development of drones and ruggedized throw phones, designed to access unsafe areas and communication to de‑escalate situations. Today, we've expanded into creating and deploying 911 response networks, where drones are dispatched to 911 calls to provide real‑time visual data, enhancing safety and enabling de‑escalation‑focused responses.

Our cutting‑edge solutions are utilized by over 600 public safety agencies across America and the company has raised over $150M from investors, including Index Ventures, Motorola Solutions, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, Mike Volpe, Alexandr Wang and more. At BRINC, we are committed to recruiting the world's best talent to join us in our mission to support first responders in saving lives.

We are currently seeking skilled embedded software engineers to develop flight‑critical firmware, with a focus on advanced drone pilot assistance features.

BRINC is looking for an experienced sUAS pilot to perform final manufacturing test on our outdoor drones at a remote test facility. You will conduct flight tests of the BRINC Responder, executing test maneuvers, gathering flight data, identifying and troubleshooting in‑flight anomalies, maintaining safety margins, and reporting any issues in hardware/software to partner teams. In this role you will work closely with BRINC’s R&D and Manufacturing teams to deliver high quality test flights for production units.

• Operate sUAS in compliance with FAA regulations and company policies.
• Conduct pre‑flight inspections, post‑flight inspections, and post‑flight analysis.
• Monitor weather conditions, airspace restrictions, and other potential hazards to ensure safe operations.
• Daily test site setup and breakdown, including making sure the test site is up and running at the beginning of each day, then brought offline and cleaned up at the end of each day.
• Execute flight tests and share critical feedback with partner teams.

• FAA Part 107 Certification.
• Practical experience with sUAS.
• Knowledge and experience operating in US airspace.
• Ability to convey technical information to various stakeholders.
• Experience debugging hardware and software systems.
• 2+ years experience with commercial or public sUAS operations or university level education and training in civil sUAS operations.

• Understanding of sUAS systems and sUAS real world performance.
• Excellent piloting skills, with the ability to navigate drones in various weather conditions and environments.
• Experience with technical or engineering record keeping, note taking, and tools.
• General understanding of drone technology, including sensors, cameras, and flight control systems.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and evaluate unmanned aerial systems.
• Ability to work independently in a startup environment.
• Desire and/or ability to spend time outdoors.

• Try the hard stuff
• Be innovative - Invent the future
• Move fast
• Listen to end-users
• Strive for excellence
• Don’t build a dystopia
• Be frugal
• Save lives through technology

If you’re interested in this role and in joining BRINC, we hope you’ll apply. We’d love to review your application and get to know more about you!

BRINC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is resolute in cultivating an environment that promotes safety, diversity, inclusion and equity. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering every employee so they can do their best work.

If you have a disability or special need, please let our recruiting team know - we strive to provide appropriate accommodation and assistance.

and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families
• 401K plan
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non‑Exempt)
• Flexible work environment
• Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)
• Free parking (Seattle office)
• Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)