R&D Drone Test Pilot

BRINC Drones Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

401K plan

Flexible Time Off

Orca pass for Puget Sound region

Free snacks and drinks in Seattle office

Job summary

BRINC Drones Inc. is looking for an experienced sUAS Pilot in Seattle to support flight testing operations. You will operate BRINC's systems, collaborate with the Engineering team, and conduct training programs for customers and employees.

Your role is crucial in ensuring safety, compliance with FAA regulations, and validating product functionality in real-world environments.

The ideal candidate should possess FAA certification, practical sUAS experience, and excellent piloting skills, as well as collaboration abilities with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Certification is a must.
• Practical experience with sUAS is required.
• Excellent piloting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate sUAS engineering test flights and collect data.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
• Monitor weather conditions for safe operations.

Skills

FAA Part 107 Certification

Practical experience with sUAS

Knowledge of operating in US airspace

Excellent piloting skills

Ability to convey technical information

Education

3+ years experience in commercial/public sUAS operations or relevant education

Tools

Technical or engineering record keeping tools

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:

BRINC is seeking an experienced sUAS Pilot to support flight testing operations at our off‑site test facility. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of the BRINC Responder and BRINC Station systems, frequently working in coordination with remote operators.

You will collaborate closely with BRINC’s Engineering team to execute flight test plans, collect data, and validate system functionality in real‑world operating environments. This position plays a critical role in supporting product development, testing, and continuous improvement efforts.

In addition, you will partner with BRINC’s Training team to conduct remote sUAS operations for customer and employee training programs, ensuring participants gain hands‑on experience and operational proficiency with BRINC platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate sUAS engineering test flights and data collection.. You will be responsible for ensuring operations are 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. 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.

• Communicate testing time and hardware availability with internal stakeholders

Qualifications:

• FAA Part 107 Certification.

• Practical experience with sUAS.

• Knowledge and experience operating in US airspace.

• 3+ years experience with commercial or public sUAS operations or university level education and training in civil sUAS operations.

• Excellent piloting skills, with the ability to navigate drones in various weather conditions and environments.

• Ability to convey technical information to various stakeholders.

• Understanding of sUAS systems and sUAS real world performance.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience operating several different sUAS systems from a variety of manufacturers

• Experience with technical or engineering record keeping, note taking, and tools.

• General understanding of drone technology, including sensors, cameras, and flight control systems.

• Experience debugging hardware and software 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.

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)