Senior Electrical Engineer, Hardware

BRINC Drones; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401K plan

Paid time off

Flexible work environment

Orca pass

Snacks and beverages

Job summary

BRINC Drones is seeking a Senior-Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the conceptualization, design, and testing of drone systems. You will own hardware development end-to-end, from specification to manufacturing, and work with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical systems with software, mechanics, and autonomy components.

The role requires extensive experience in electrical engineering, PCB design, and power regulation, with collaboration across teams to deliver high‑reliability UAV

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering.
• Experience with layout and schematic capture tools and PCB design best practices.
• Experience developing PCBAs for digital embedded systems (MCU, SoC, FPGA).
• Experience designing power regulation and delivery systems.
• Experience with I2C, SPI, UART and high-speed interfaces (MIPI, DDR, PCIe).

Responsibilities

• Own hardware development from start to finish – specification, design, prototype, testing and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, perception, controls, and manufacturing engineers.
• Design flight hardware and test setups to validate designs.
• Establish top-level design architectures and communicate decisions clearly.
• Perform design analysis and testing; make data-driven decisions.
• Work with product partners to meet design intent and customer needs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PCB design

Embedded systems

Power regulation

I2C/SPI/UART

FPGA interfaces

High-speed interfaces

Education

BS in Electrical or related Engineering

Tools

PCB design tools

Xilinx FPGA tooling

Job description

About BRINC

At BRINC, we are building the technology that will define the future of emergency response. As a vertically integrated U.S. drone technology company, BRINC designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous drone stations, command-and-control software, and advanced autonomy for public safety. Today, BRINC deploys Drone as First Responder (DFR) networks that dispatch drones directly to 911 calls, providing real-time aerial intelligence before ground units arrive and helping first responders make faster, safer decisions. BRINC serves more than 1,000 public safety customers across all 50 states, is the sole drone supplier to Motorola Solutions, and has raised more than $280 million from leading strategic and technology investors, including Motorola Solutions, Index Ventures, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, and others. BRINC is recruiting exceptional engineers to build the next generation of autonomous emergency-response technology, including flight-critical firmware and advanced pilot-assistance capabilities.

About This Role

We are seeking talented and experienced Senior-Principal level Electrical Engineers that 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 communicate 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
• Masters 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

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 snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)

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.