BRINC Drones
Principal Mechanical Engineer
$150K–$245K
Seattle, WA · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Jun 30, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years designing complex electro-mechanical systems from concept to production; preferred: 10+ years in Aerospace, Robotics, Consumer Electronics, or related industries.
- Education
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar field; preferred: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
About the job
Leads hands-on, end-to-end mechanical design and development of drones and related electro-mechanical systems, from concept through validation and manufacturing handoff.
What you'll do
- Own detailed design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing handoff for critical electro-mechanical systems.
- Set mechanical engineering standards and practices, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
- Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and industrial design teams to guide technical decisions and product outcomes.
What they ask for
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a similar field.
- 10+ years of experience designing complex electro-mechanical systems from concept to production.
- Expertise in precision mechanisms, including motion control, load analysis, and kinematic design.
- Proficiency with industry-standard 3D CAD tools and PDM/PLM; experience with GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
Nice to have
- Experience designing mechanical solutions for UAV/UAS applications.
- Experience with failure analysis and FEA (Finite Element Analysis).
Pay
$150K – $245K USD base salary
Tools
CAD, PDM/PLM, GD&T, ASME Y14.5, FEA, DFM, DFA, DFT
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