Drone R&D Technician — Prototyping & Test Lab

Brinc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Parental leave

PTO

Flexible work environment

Orca pass

Snacks & drinks

Job summary

BRINC is seeking an R&D Technician in Seattle to advance our drone and public safety hardware. You will work hands-on with prototypes, perform experiments, troubleshoot electronics and mechanics, and collaborate with engineers to bring concepts to life in real-world conditions.

You will operate lab equipment, participate in fabrication tasks, collect data, and help ensure safety and reliability of flight-critical systems across our DFR networks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a hardware R&D or prototyping environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems; troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with measurement tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes) and fabrication tools.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and engineering docs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components for drones and safety products.
• Conduct experiments and performance tests; collect and analyze data for R&D.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine prototypes and iterate designs.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment, test rigs, and fabrication tools.
• Document test results and procedures to improve product design and reliability.
• Support component fabrication using 3D printing, CNC, and soldering.
• Assist with field testing setup, monitoring, and data collection.
• Ensure safety protocols in all R&D activities.

Skills

Hardware R&D

Prototyping

Electronics testing

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Soldering irons

Power tools

Job description

BRINC is seeking an R&D Technician in Seattle to advance our drone and public safety hardware. You will work hands-on with prototypes, perform experiments, troubleshoot electronics and mechanics, and collaborate with engineers to bring concepts to life in real-world conditions.

You will operate lab equipment, participate in fabrication tasks, collect data, and help ensure safety and reliability of flight-critical systems across our DFR networks.