BRINC Drones
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Seattle, WA · Principal
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About the role
- At BRINC, Principal-level engineers stay deeply hands-on.
- Someone with a track record of personally shipping lightweight, high-performance mechanisms for demanding environments, and the technical range to move fluidly between hands-on execution and setting direction for others.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end design of critical electro-mechanical systems, personally producing detailed design work (CAD, drawings, analysis) - from specification and design through prototyping, testing, and manufacturing handoff
- Actively develop junior and mid-level engineers
- Collaborate effectively with electrical, software, perception, controls and manufacturing partners, modeling strong cross-functional communication
- Influence technical direction across teams and build alignment without direct authority. Clearly communicate design decisions and technical tradeoffs to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Partner with Industrial Design to ensure final products meet design intent without compromising manufacturability or reliability
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in the design of complex electro-mechanical systems from concept to production
- Strong hands-on experience with the ability to craft proof-of-concept prototypes
- Demonstrated knowledge of common manufacturing methods: injection molding, casting, stamping, machining, 3D printing, etc.
- Experience and passion for mentoring other engineers through hands-on collaboration.
- Experience operating in a fast-paced environment where rapid iteration and safety-critical rigor matter.
- Experience with statistical tolerance analysis, dimensioning and GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5
- Proficiency with industry-standard 3D CAD tools and PDM/PLM
- Working knowledge of material across plastics, metals, adhesives, and glass.
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics (or similar field)
- Expertise in precision mechanisms such as linkages, gears, cams, actuators including motion control, load analysis, and kinematic design.
- Strong command of DFM, DFA and DFT principles, and when to appropriately apply them in a fast iteration environment
- Ability to effectively communicate concepts and proposals through design reviews and presentations to leadership, both technical and non-technical
Nice to have
- They ideally have experience with precision actuators, gimbals and related mechanical systems for drone applications.
Skills
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
- 10+ years of experience designing mechanical solutions for Aerospace, Robotics, Consumer Electronics or related industries
- Experience designing mechanical solutions for UAV/UAS used in commercial, industrial, or defense applications
- Demonstrated technical expertise core engineering disciplines
- Experience with packaging for electronics in constrained spaces, and designing for high-stress, shock & vibe environments
- Experience with failure analysis and FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
- Ability to work independently and in a small team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
- Try the hard stuff
- Be innovative
- Invent the future
- Move fast
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)
- Flexible work environment
Company info
- If you have a disability or special need, please let our recruiting team know - we strive to provide appropriate accommodation and assistance.
- We are seeking an experienced and passionate Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the end-to-end development of our drones and related electro-mechanical systems.
- At BRINC, we are building the technology that will define the future of emergency response.
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- ardless 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
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