Senior Hardware Solutions Engineer

Senior Hardware Solutions Engineer WHO IS FLOCK? Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. Our hardware and software suite connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public-private safety network. Trusted by over 5,000 communities, 4,500 law enforcement agencies, and 1,000 businesses, Flock delivers real-time intelligence while prioritizing privacy and responsible innovation. We’re a high-performance, low-ego team driven by urgency, collaboration, and bold thinking. Working at Flock means tackling big challenges, moving fast, and continuously improving. It’s intense but deeply rewarding for those who want to make an impact. With nearly $700M in venture funding and a $7.5B valuation, we’re scaling intentionally and seeking top talent to help build the impossible. If you value teamwork, ownership, and solving tough problems, Flock could be the place for you. The Opportunity We are hiring a Senior Hardware Solutions Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team. This engineer will be responsible for optimizing power consumption on all of our products. This engineer will make an immediate impact by creating a systematic process to optimize power consumption on different hardware solutions projects as well as our main hardware product. The Skillset - Experience reviewing and understanding PCB schematics and layouts. Familiarity with design tools like Altium Designer is a plus. - Ability to characterize and analyze power consumption of electronic devices in different operating modes. - Experience with hardware testing procedures, including setting up and running tests, collecting data, and analyzing results. - Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as power meters, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other tools used for electrical characterization and debugging. - Proficiency in Python scripting for automating tests and data analysis. Experience with regression testing and building automated test frameworks. - Ability to analyze power consumption data, identify trends, and present findings in a clear and concise manner. Experience with documentation tools like Confluence is a plus. - Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including QA and engineering. Strong communication skills for knowledge sharing and documentation. - Ability to take initiative, identify problems, and propose solutions. Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks. Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day. 90 Days at Flock We prescribe to 90 day plans and believe that good days lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired in this role at Flock Safety. The First 30 Days - Review all relevant designs including schematics, layout, and mechanical designs - Run and begin to own power consumption analysis of all products The First 60 Days - Define and measure power modes for our core product and other solutions - Define a power tree for our core product and identify pain points in current architectures 90 Days & Beyond - Partner with QA to track power consumption of products regression testing - Become an SME and support a culture of continuous improvement around power consumption in our product suite Salary & Equity In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary between $125,000 and $150,000 as well as Flock Safety Stock Options. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. Your recruiter will discuss this in-depth with you during our first chat. Loc ... (truncated, view full listing at source)