About the job
About BRINC:
BRINC is on a mission to revolutionize public safety through a groundbreaking suite of life-saving technologies. Our journey began with the creation of advanced drones and ruggedized throw phones designed to navigate hazardous environments and facilitate communication during critical situations. We have since progressed to establishing innovative 911 response networks, where drones are mobilized in response to emergency calls, delivering real-time visual data that enhances safety and supports de-escalation efforts. Our state-of-the-art solutions are leveraged by over 600 public safety agencies nationwide, and we have successfully raised over $150 million from prominent investors, including Index Ventures, Motorola Solutions, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, Mike Volpe, Alexandr Wang, and others. We are dedicated to attracting the brightest minds to join our team in empowering first responders to save lives.
About this Role:
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Director of Engineering, Autonomy to spearhead the development of our next-generation systems for autonomy, navigation, perception, and control tailored for UAVs and public safety applications. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of the technical vision, architectural design, and execution of the autonomy stack while actively contributing through coding, prototyping algorithms, and conducting technical reviews alongside our engineering team. This position demands extensive technical expertise and strong leadership skills to guide engineers through critical design choices, crafting high-reliability algorithms for localization, mapping, guidance, control, and intelligent mission behaviors. You will lead by example, delivering production-grade autonomy on embedded robotic platforms, ensuring our systems meet the needs of our customers in real-world scenarios.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct the technical strategy, architecture, and implementation of the autonomy stack, encompassing perception, navigation, controls, and mission logic.
Engage directly in algorithm design, implementation, prototyping, debugging, and optimization on embedded robotic platforms.
Oversee the planning and delivery of autonomy features and releases, ensuring quality execution and alignment with product and mission objectives.
Collaborate closely with engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on technical contributions.
Mentor engineers and technical leads, fostering strong engineering principles, domain expertise in autonomy, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Establish and maintain best practices in autonomy development, including coding standards, testing methodologies, simulation workflows, and comprehensive documentation.

