Hands-On Drone R&D Technician

BRINC Drones; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Flexible work environment

Orca pass

Free snacks & drinks

Job summary

BRINC is seeking a hands-on R&D Technician to support development, testing, and refinement of our drones and public safety products. You will work with prototypes, run experiments, troubleshoot hardware issues, and collaborate with engineers to bring innovative concepts to life.

Key tasks include assembling components, performing performance tests, and assisting with fabrication using 3D printing and CNC methods while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on hardware R&D or prototyping experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering irons, and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components for drones and other public safety products.
• Conduct experiments and performance tests, collecting and analyzing data to support R&D initiatives.
• Work closely with engineers to refine prototypes, provide feedback, and iterate on designs.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment, tools, and test rigs to support development efforts.
• Document test results, procedures, and findings to improve product design and reliability.
• Assist with component fabrication using techniques such as 3D printing, CNC machining, and soldering.
• Support field testing, including setup, monitoring, and data collection.
• Ensure safety protocols and best practices are followed in all R&D activities.

Skills

Hardware R&D

Prototyping

Electrical troubleshooting

Soldering

Education

Engineering Tech degree

UAV/Robotics degree

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Soldering iron

Power tools

Job description

BRINC is seeking a hands-on R&D Technician to support development, testing, and refinement of our drones and public safety products. You will work with prototypes, run experiments, troubleshoot hardware issues, and collaborate with engineers to bring innovative concepts to life.

Key tasks include assembling components, performing performance tests, and assisting with fabrication using 3D printing and CNC methods while maintaining safety and documentation standards.