BRINC Drones
Forward Deployed Engineer
Seattle, WA · Mid
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 87 days ago
PythonCLinuxCustomer SupportEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringRoboticsAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringControlsCommunication
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About the role
- You will be the direct line between the customer and engineering at headquarters, turning what you see in real operations into shipped features and resolved issues.
- This role is upwards of 90% travel and suits someone genuinely excited to be on the road and embedded with our customers.
- Expect multi-week deployments at key customer sites, with regular travel to BRINC's Seattle headquarters in between.
Responsibilities
- Support live operational flights, including preparation testing, pre-operational briefings with contingencies, and debriefs with customer personnel and BRINC teams.
- Document issues, create knowledge base articles, and contribute to training materials and runbooks so field learnings scale to the team and to the customer.
- Participate in an after-hours support rotation to ensure continuous service for agencies operating 24/7/365.
- Responsibly manage assigned BRINC equipment and maintain its functionality and appearance in front of our public safety partners.
- 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.
Requirements
- Proven experience troubleshooting complex technical systems across hardware, firmware, and software.
- Ability to travel upwards of 90%, including multi-week deployments at customer sites, regular travel to BRINC's Seattle headquarters, and deployments on short notice.
- Proficiency in Python and the ability to read, modify, and debug C/C++.
- Working knowledge of Linux environments, command-line tools, scripting, and basic networking for diagnostics.
- Strong understanding of embedded systems, robotics, or electro-mechanical devices.
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment, take initiative, and communicate effectively.
- Prior experience in a forward deployed, field application, or customer-embedded engineering role.
- 4+ years of industry experience in software engineering, field engineering, systems engineering, or technical support of complex hardware systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Part 107 license and currency certifications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to remain calm and decisive while supporting public safety customers in mission-critical situations.
- Willingness to participate in rotating after-hours on-call support schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years supporting UAS, robotics platforms, or other safety-critical hardware in operational environments.
- Experience with flight control, navigation, and autonomy applications.
- Experience with standard embedded interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.) and interpreting logs and telemetry from embedded systems.
- Familiarity with real-time video and telemetry systems, and operations center software.
- Experience with cellular and wireless network operations, including RF troubleshooting in the field.
- Prior experience working directly with public safety agencies, first responders, or government entities.
- Public safety and sUAS program experience, including working knowledge of FAA Part 107, public safety COA, and COW regulations.
- Track record of contributing to technical documentation, training content, or customer-facing knowledge bases.
- Strong skills in debugging, root cause analysis, and performance optimization.
- Try the hard stuff
- Be innovative
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.
- This role is upwards of 90% travel and suits someone genuinely excited to be on the road and embedded with our customers. Expect multi-week deployments at key customer sites, with regular travel to BRINC's Seattle headquarters in between.
- Build trust-based relationships with customers and public safety agencies, and remain a calm, credible presence during mission-critical incidents.
- At BRINC, we are building the technology that will define the future of emergency response.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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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