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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Forward Deployed Engineer - **Company:** BRINC LLC - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Software Debugging, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Performance Tuning, Proprietary Software, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Bug Reporting, Information Technology - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0b3dee7341f92fee ## About the Role * 4+ years of industry experience in software engineering, field engineering, systems engineering, or technical support of complex hardware systems. * Proven experience troubleshooting complex technical systems across hardware, firmware, and software. * Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Part 107 license and currency certifications. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders. * Ability to remain calm and decisive while supporting public safety customers in mission-critical situations. * Willingness to participate in rotating after-hours on-call support schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays. * Ability to travel upwards of 90%, including multi-week deployments at customer sites, regular travel to BRINC's Seattle headquarters, and deployments on short notice. * Proficiency in Python and the ability to read, modify, and debug C/C++. * Working knowledge of Linux environments, command-line tools, scripting, and basic networking for diagnostics. * Strong understanding of embedded systems, robotics, or electro-mechanical devices. * Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment, take initiative, and communicate effectively., * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. * 5+ years supporting UAS, robotics platforms, or other safety-critical hardware in operational environments. * Prior experience in a forward deployed, field application, or customer-embedded engineering role. * Experience developing software for UAV and UAS used in commercial, industrial, or defense applications. * Experience with flight control, navigation, and autonomy applications. * Experience with standard embedded interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.) and interpreting logs and telemetry from embedded systems. * Familiarity with real-time video and telemetry systems, and operations center software. * Experience with cellular and wireless network operations, including RF troubleshooting in the field. * Prior experience working directly with public safety agencies, first responders, or government entities. * Public safety and sUAS program experience, including working knowledge of FAA Part 107, public safety COA, and COW regulations. * Track record of contributing to technical documentation, training content, or customer-facing knowledge bases. * Strong skills in debugging, root cause analysis, and performance optimization. ## Description * Deploy onsite for multi-week engagements with critical customers to install, configure, and commission BRINC drones, robotic drone nests, remote controllers, and proprietary LiveOps software into live 911 response operations. * Support live operational flights, including preparation testing, pre-operational briefings with contingencies, and debriefs with customer personnel and BRINC teams. * Triage and debug issues in the field across software, firmware, hardware, networking, and RF, driving them to root cause under operational time pressure. * Implement and validate fixes on-site. Write, test, and deploy code and configuration changes, then upstream that work into the mainline product. * Serve as the primary technical liaison between the customer and engineering at headquarters, translating field observations into reproducible bug reports, requirements, and feature specifications. * Rotate back to BRINC's Seattle headquarters to work directly with embedded, perception, controls, test, and manufacturing engineers, landing new features and fixes and validating them in the operational environment before broad release. * Maintain deep technical expertise in BRINC products and proprietary software, a high level of flying proficiency, and an FAA Part 107 Pilot's License with all required recurrent training. * Build trust-based relationships with customers and public safety agencies, and remain a calm, credible presence during mission-critical incidents. * Document issues, create knowledge base articles, and contribute to training materials and runbooks so field learnings scale to the team and to the customer. * Participate in an after-hours support rotation to ensure continuous service for agencies operating 24/7/365. * Responsibly manage assigned BRINC equipment and maintain its functionality and appearance in front of our public safety partners. ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [JavaScript? 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