BRINC Drones · 1 month ago
Autonomy Engineer, Navigation & Sensing
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $275K/yr
3+ years expBRINC is redefining public safety with an innovative ecosystem of life-saving tools, including drones for 911 response networks. The Navigation & Sensing Engineer will advance UAV positioning and guidance systems through the design and implementation of real-time navigation algorithms, collaborating closely with various teams to integrate these solutions.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)DronesLaw EnforcementPublic SafetyRobotics
Responsibilities
Research, design, and implement state estimation algorithms, including advanced GNSS/INS fusion, and robust filtering approaches
Develop high-reliability navigation pipelines integrating GNSS, IMUs/inertial sensors, magnetometers, barometers, LiDAR, Radar, and other sensing modalities
Build algorithms and tooling for GNSS integrity monitoring, spoofing/jamming detection, signal quality assessment, and fallback/contingency navigation behaviors
Develop calibration, synchronization, and observability pipelines for multi-sensor UAV systems, ensuring consistency and long-term reliability
Implement and optimize real-time navigation algorithms on embedded processors, focusing on determinism, computational efficiency, and fault tolerance
Validate navigation performance through simulation, log replay, hardware-in-the-loop, and real-world flight testing in a variety of GPS conditions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with autonomy, controls, avionics, mechanical, and firmware systems
Contribute to technical strategy, define best practices, and help guide the evolution of the navigation and sensing stack as systems scale and mature
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 3+ years of industry experience. Note - we are considering candidates for mid-career, senior, and principal positions
Strong programming skills in C++ and Python, with experience building real-time systems
Experience developing navigation or state estimation systems for robotics or UAVs, with a foundation in GNSS, INS, and/or multi-sensor fusion
Proficiency with GNSS technologies, including RTK, PPP, differential corrections, and modern signal types (L1/L2/L5, multi-constellation GNSS)
Familiarity with implementing real-time estimation pipelines on embedded systems or low-latency compute platforms
Hands-on experience with UAV or robotics testing, including sensor characterization, data collection, and field validation
Preferred
Strong expertise in GNSS, including carrier-phase RTK/PPP, integer ambiguity resolution, and multi-constellation/multi-frequency operation
Experience with tightly/deeply coupled GNSS–INS fusion and robust error-state filtering
Hands-on work with moving-base GNSS, dual-antenna heading, and dynamic baseline calibration
Knowledge of GNSS resilience: spoofing/jamming detection, integrity monitoring, and multipath mitigation
Familiarity with complementary navigation methods (UWB, radar altimetry, visual-inertial fusion, etc.)
Solid understanding of sensor timing, synchronization, and observability
Background in UAV reliability, redundancy, and autonomous flight considerations
Experience with ROS, PX4, MAVSDK, and/or similar robotics middleware
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)
Company
BRINC Drones
BRINC Drones develops technology that enhances public safety, focusing on hardware, software, and services for emergency responders.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$157.2MKey Investors
Index VenturesAlameda ResearchSam Altman
2025-04-08Series B· $75M
2022-01-01Series B· $55M
2021-10-12Series A· $25M
Leadership Team
Blake Resnick
Founder and CEO
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