Test Engineer, Electrical Engineering

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 a Test Engineer with a background in Electrical Engineering 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 drones and electronics. Define and execute test plans to validate electrical, mechanical, and embedded systems. 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 2+ years of experience in hardware testing, preferably in UAVs, robotics, or consumer electronics. Proficiency in test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power analyzers. Experience with automated test development using Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools. Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and mechanical systems. Preferred Skills: Experience with environmental and reliability testing (vibration, temperature, humidity). Knowledge of regulatory testing and compliance for drones or electronics. Familiarity with RF testing and wireless communication validation. 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 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: 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr BRINC