Senior Electrical Engineer, Hardware

BRINC Drones; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

401K plan

Maternity and paternity leave

Flexible Time Off

Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)

Orca pass

Free parking

Job summary

A technology company for public safety is seeking a Mid to Senior Level Electrical Engineer in Seattle. You will lead the design and testing of innovative drone systems, ensuring high performance and reliability. The role involves circuit design, sensor integration, and collaborating with various engineering teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. Enjoy a flexible work environment and competitive benefits aiming to enhance public safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience developing PCBAs for digital embedded systems.
• Experience designing power regulation and delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware development from start to finish.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Design flight hardware and test setups.

Skills

Circuit design

Power distribution

Sensor integration

PCB development

Embedded systems

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering degree

Tools

Industry-standard layout & schematic capture tools

PCB design best practices

Job description

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.

About This Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Mid to Senior Level Electrical Engineer who can lead the conceptualization, design, and testing of BRINC’s drone systems. In this role, you will be responsible for circuit design, power distribution, sensor integration, and PCB development, ensuring our products meet high performance and reliability standards. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate electrical systems with mechanical, software, and autonomy components, playing a key role in bringing innovative technology to market.

This role demands specialized expertise in electrical engineering, but at BRINC, our Senior Engineers are also versatile problem‑solvers. You’ll take ownership of our toughest technical challenges and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where adaptability is critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Own hardware development from start to finish – from specification to design, prototype, testing and manufacturing.
• Work collaboratively with software, mechanical, perception, controls, and manufacturing engineers.
• Design both flight hardware and test setups to validate designs.
• Establish top‑level design architectures and implementation methodologies for the team, clearly communicating design decisions with internal stakeholders.
• Perform and document design analysis and testing results; make data‑driven decisions to land key product features.
• Work closely with product partners to ensure the final product meets design intent and customer needs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the broader electrical engineering team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in electrical engineering.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering degree.
• Experience with industry‑standard layout & schematic capture tools and deep knowledge of PCB design best practices.
• Experience developing PCBAs for digital embedded systems (MCU, SoC, FPGA, etc.).
• Experience designing power regulation and delivery systems.
• Experience with standard embedded interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.) as well as high‑speed camera, display, and memory interfaces (MIPI, DDR, PCIe, etc.).

Preferred Skills

• 10+ years of experience designing electronics for Aerospace, Robotics, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, or related industries.
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• Experience developing UAV/UAS electronic systems for commercial, industrial, or defense applications.
• Experience working with domestic and international supply chain partners.
• In‑depth understanding of partnering with Mechanical and Product Design engineers to design for high shock, vibration, humidity and thermal environments.
• Experience working with FPGAs (Xilinx), including FW development.
• Experience running Signal Integrity and Power Integrity simulations and knowledge of best practices.

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).