Flock Safety · 2 weeks ago
Staff Hardware Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $194K/yr
5+ years expFlock Safety is a leading safety technology platform dedicated to proactive crime prevention and security. They are seeking a Staff Hardware Engineer to develop electronics for their aviation products, collaborating with various teams to ensure the delivery of top-quality products.
ManufacturingPublic SafetySecuritySensor
Responsibilities
Develop electronics for Flock’s new and existing Aviation products
Shape the design, the implementation, and the effort to scale manufacturing
Work closely with internal and external engineering teams to deliver peerless, best-in-class aviation products
Design, prototype, or integrate custom electronics for drone airframe platforms including PCBs, cabling and harnesses, power distribution, sensors, communication modules, and battery management
Implement a flight controller with an ensemble of peripheral control sensors such as IMUs, airspeed sensors, propulsion motor feedback
Select and optimize sensors such as IMUs, magnetometers, and current monitors
Perform component creation, schematic capture, and PCB layout using Altium Designer
Partner closely with mechanical and software teams to ensure designs meet safety, performance, and environmental standards
Support prototype builds and make iterative improvements to a given module to investigate the problem space and refine performance
Write and execute signal and power integrity test plans for industry standard phase gates such as EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP
Debug, rework and troubleshoot hardware or firmware issues during development and field testing
Manage EMI/EMC testing and compliance processes to meet regulatory standards for industrial drone airframes (FCC, CE, UL, etc.)
Demonstrate full proficiency of all Flock development tools and demonstrate awareness of the Flock development processes
Assume full ownership and responsibility of outcomes to the business
Qualification
Required
BSEE with 5+ years of experience in industry and strong fundamentals
Design, prototype, or integrate custom electronics for drone airframe platforms including PCBs, cabling and harnesses, power distribution, sensors, communication modules, and battery management
Strong foundation in drone airframe design for manufacturability best practices, successful production release, and manufacturing optimization
Proven track record in airframe system integration including avionics, sensor modules, cameras, batteries, and wireless (GPS, cellular, wifi) modules into drone airframes
Strong foundation implementing a flight controller with an ensemble of peripheral control sensors such as IMUs, airspeed sensors, propulsion motor feedback
Select and optimize sensors such as IMUs, magnetometers, and current monitors
Perform component creation, schematic capture, and PCB layout using Altium Designer
Proficiency in both low and high voltage power systems such as battery packs, charging solutions, and DC/DC regulators
Partner closely with mechanical and software teams to ensure designs meet safety, performance, and environmental standards
Support prototype builds. Make iterative improvements to a given module to investigate the problem space and refine performance
Write and execute signal and power integrity test plans for industry standard phase gates such as EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP
Debug, rework and troubleshoot hardware or firmware issues during development and field testing
Manage EMI/EMC testing and compliance processes to meet regulatory standards for industrial drone airframes (FCC, CE, UL, etc.)
Comfortable and excited to work in a startup environment with strong sense of ownership
Benefits
Flexible PTO : We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays.
Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees : including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
Family Leave : All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support
Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer three ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
Productivity Stipend: $250 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more.
Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.
Company
Flock Safety
Flock Safety provides end-to-end surveillance solutions to support law enforcement and communities.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$655.58MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzTiger Global ManagementMeritech Capital Partners
2025-03-13Series F· $275M
2022-02-15Series E· $150M
2021-07-13Series D· $150M
Leadership Team
Garrett Langley
Founder & CEO
Mandy Schuler
Vice President Supply Chain
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