Senior Electrical Engineer, RF at BRINC (Seattle, WA)
BRINC· Seattle, WA· $110k–$230k·
Role details
Comprehensive Medical, Dental And Vision Plans · 401K Plan · Maternity And Paternity Leave · Flexible Time Off · Flexible Work Environment · Orca Pass · Free Parking · Free Snacks, Drinks And Espresso
Summary
Design, develop, and validate RF subsystems and analog circuitry for wireless communication systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hardware, perform RF testing, and ensure product compliance and deployment.
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 an experienced Senior RF Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced wireless communication systems. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, RF system design, modulation schemes, analog circuitry, and testing methodologies, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary hardware teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with electrical, embedded, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to support product development and deployment
- Design and develop RF subsystems for embedded platforms
- Design, debug, and validate analog circuitry and power delivery systems
- Perform RF characterization, integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
- Conduct RF, antenna, and wireless testing in both lab and field environments
- Operate and interpret measurements from RF lab equipment including Spectrum Analyzers (SA), Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), and oscilloscopes
- Support design reviews, documentation, compliance activities, and production validation
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in RF/Wireless engineering or adjacent technical fields
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Strong knowledge of RF system design principles and fundamentals
- Familiarity with common digital modulation schemes including BPSK, QPSK, and QAM
- Experience with analog circuitry design and debugging
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Hands-on RF test and validation experience
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations
- Familiarity with industry standard CAD (such as Altium)
- Experience using RF test equipment including: Spectrum Analyzer (SA), Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), Oscilloscope
Preferred Skills
- 10+ years of experience in RF/Wireless engineering or adjacent technical fields
- Master’s in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience working in fast-paced product development environments
- Experience in shipping wireless or RF-enabled products at scale
- Experience using industry standard CAD (such as Altium) and Simulation (such as HFSS or CST) tools
- Experience with analog circuitry design and power delivery systems
- Knowledge of digital circuitry and mixed-signal systems
- Experience with RF, and wireless performance testing
- Experience with Antenna integration and tuning
- Knowledge of cellular and wireless communication technologies fundamentals
- Familiarity with manufacturing validation, EMI/EMC considerations, and product deployment at scale
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 snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)
Why work at BRINC
- Mission-Driven Culture: "Save lives through technology" and "Don't build dystopia" are explicit company principles. Employees work on technology that directly reduces harm and protects first responders.
- Cutting-Edge Hardware + Software: Work on drones, robotics, embedded systems, autonomy, computer vision, cellular communication, web apps, and manufacturing — a rare full-stack hardware/software challenge.
- Rapid Growth Stage: Headcount growing from 123 to 250+ in one year. Early-stage employees have significant ownership and impact potential.
- Company Principles: "Try the hard stuff," "Be innovative – invent the future," "Be frugal," "Demand excellence in everything," "Move FAST," "Listen to end users."
- Location: On-site in Seattle, WA (Fremont/Queen Anne neighborhoods). BRINC's new HQ is a former fish cannery along the Lake Washington Ship Canal — unique industrial space with manufacturing and engineering under one roof.
- Work Arrangement: Primarily on-site roles in Seattle (per career page: "On-site (Seattle, WA)" for most engineering and manufacturing positions). Some remote roles exist (e.g., Manager, DFR Field Operations).
- Perks & Culture: High-trust environment with a flat structure; direct exposure to founder/CEO; opportunity to interface with real customers (police, fire, EMS) and see the impact of your work.
- Engineering Focus: Roles span mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, RF engineering, embedded software, autonomy, test engineering, software development (SDET), and R&D. Strong emphasis on iterative design and real-world testing with first responders.
- Values: "Be open, transparent and honest," "Move carefully and with purpose," "Be mindful of the implications of our work."