RF Test Engineer

BRINC Drones; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401K

Parental Leave

Flexible Time Off

Flexible Work Environment

Orca Pass

Free Parking

Snacks & Espresso

Job summary

BRINC Drones seeks an RF Test Engineer to design and develop automated test systems for validating the RF subsystems of our drones and public safety products. You will create test setups, run plans, and collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams to improve product designs based on results.

You will troubleshoot hardware issues, perform environmental and stress testing, and document procedures and outcomes to ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of RF testing experience, preferably with UAVs, robotics, or consumer electronics.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, wideband testers, signal analyzers).
• Experience with automated test development using Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test hardware setups and automated testing systems for drone RF subsystems.
• Define and execute test plans to validate RF subsystems and their interaction with the drone.
• Develop and maintain test scripts and software for automated testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and recommend design improvements.
• Conduct environmental and stress testing to ensure durability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to refine designs based on test results.

Skills

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum Analyzers

Wideband RF Testers

Signal Analyzers

Python

LabVIEW

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 an RF Test Engineer to design and develop test systems for validating the performance, reliability, and safety of our drones and public safety products. In this role, you will be responsible for creating automated and manual test setups, troubleshooting hardware issues, and ensuring our products meet rigorous quality standards. You will collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to develop test procedures and improve product designs based on test results.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop test hardware setups, fixtures, and automated testing systems for drone RF subsystems
• Define and execute test plans to validate RF subsystems and how they interact with the rest of the drone.
• Develop and maintain test scripts and software for automated testing.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues, providing recommendations for design improvements.
• Conduct environmental and stress testing to ensure product durability in real‑world conditions.
• Work with engineering teams to refine designs based on test results and failure analysis.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test procedures, results, and issue resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field or relevant experience
• 3+ years of experience in RF testing, preferably in UAVs, robotics, or consumer electronics.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment such as VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Wideband Radio Communication testers, and signal analyzers.
• Experience with automated test development using Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and RF systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with LTE, GNSS and WiFi
• Knowledge of regulatory testing and compliance for RF subsystems.
• Familiarity with antenna design.
• Experience with PCB debugging and hardware validation methodologies.

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)