Test Engineering Lead

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 establish 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.

About this Role:

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineering Lead who specializes in testing printed circuit boards, mechanical parts, and electromechanical assemblies. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in circuit level testing, environmental testing, and lifetime testing, ensuring our products meet stringent quality and reliability requirements. The ideal candidate will also possess proven leadership capabilities, including experience in project management and the ability to effectively lead and mentor a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership:

  • Lead and inspire our small (three currently) but growing team of test engineers in the drone technology sector, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. People management is optional where, instead, you thrive as a player coach.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including drone design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to drive continuous improvement in testing processes.

• Test Strategy:

  • Develop robust test strategies for the complete product hierarchy, from the smallest component to the complete product. We work to meet and exceed the stringent UAV industry standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Define and implement comprehensive test plans, methodologies, and procedures covering circuit level testing, environmental testing, and lifetime testing.

• Testing Expertise:

  • Conduct and supervise testing on PCBs, ensuring functional integrity and performance.

  • Perform and oversee tests on mechanical parts and electromechanical assemblies, validating their durability and functionality.

  • Apply deep expertise in testing modern electro-mechanical assemblies identifying and resolving potential issues, developing metrics, and improving yield.

  • Utilize these competencies across the entire product lifecycle, encompassing design, evaluation, fabrication, and ongoing sustaining activities.

• Environmental and Lifetime Testing:

  • Design UAV-specific environmental testing protocols.

  • Conduct accelerated life cycle testing utilizing methodologies such as Highly Accelerated Life Test (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screen (HASS) to simulate product wear over time, analyze failure modes, and derive Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in test engineering, with a proven track record in PCB, mechanical, and electromechanical assembly testing.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience building & leading a team.

• Ability to collaborate with a variety of cross functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with environmental and reliability testing (vibration, temperature, humidity).

• Knowledge of regulatory testing and compliance for aerospace, defense, and drones.

• Familiarity with RF testing and wireless communication validation.

BRINC Culture Values:

• 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.

Benefits 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)