sUAS Manufacturing Test Pilot

BRINC • Seattle, WA

41d • Onsite

About The Position

BRINC is looking for an experienced sUAS pilot to perform final manufacturing test on our outdoor drones at a remote test facility. You will conduct flight tests of the BRINC Responder, executing test maneuvers, gathering flight data, identifying and troubleshooting in-flight anomalies, maintaining safety margins, and reporting any issues in hardware/software to partner teams. In this role you will work closely with BRINC’s R&D and Manufacturing teams to deliver high quality test flights for production units.

Requirements

• FAA Part 107 Certification.
• Practical experience with sUAS.
• Knowledge and experience operating in US airspace.
• Ability to convey technical information to various stakeholders.
• Experience debugging hardware and software systems.
• 2+ years experience with commercial or public sUAS operations or university level education and training in civil sUAS operations.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of sUAS systems and sUAS real world performance.
• Excellent piloting skills, with the ability to navigate drones in various weather conditions and environments.
• Experience with technical or engineering record keeping, note taking, and tools.
• General understanding of drone technology, including sensors, cameras, and flight control systems.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and evaluate unmanned aerial systems..
• Ability to work independently in a startup environment.
• Desire and/or ability to spend time outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Operate sUAS in compliance with FAA regulations and company policies.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections, post-flight inspections, and post-flight analysis.
• Monitor weather conditions, airspace restrictions, and other potential hazards to ensure safe operations.
• Daily test site setup and breakdown, including making sure the test site is up and running at the beginning of each day, then brought offline and cleaned up at the end of each day.
• Execute flight tests and share critical feedback with partner teams

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees