Hardware Validation Engineer, UAS

Hardware Validation Engineer, UAS 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 As Flock Safety expands its Drones as First Responder (DFR) initiative, we are seeking a UAS Validation & Test Engineer to bridge the gap between mechanical design and real-world deployment. Your mission is to develop and execute the rigorous test plans that validate our structures and subsystems. You will own the "torture testing" of our aircraft—subjecting them to extreme environments and vibration profiles to ensure they meet the requirements. You are the feedback loop that tells the design team exactly why a component failed and how to iterate for mission-critical reliability. THE SKILLSET - Validation Strategy: Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive test plans for mechanical structures and high-performance aircraft subsystems. - Environmental & Stress Testing: Hands-on experience with Environmental testing (ingress, thermal extremes) and Vibration/Shock testing to identify resonance issues or structural fatigue. - Design Iteration: Ability to work side-by-side with Design and Systems teams to interpret test data and suggest hardware iterations that align with the PRD. - UAS Performance Analysis: A high-level understanding of quadcopter subsystems and how environmental factors impact flight performance. - Hardware Troubleshooting: Experience "turning wrenches"—you are comfortable with aircraft assembly/disassembly to diagnose failures post-test. - Tools: Proficiency with Solidworks (for design review). Familiarity with data acquisition tools for vibration and thermal monitoring. 90 DAYS AT FLOCK - The First 30 Days: Immerse yourself in the Alpha aircraft design. Demonstrate a functional understanding of our quadcopter subsystems while supporting ongoing test execution and environmental setups. - The First 60 Days: Collaborate across teams to refine vibration and environmental test methodologies. You will produce your first formal written test reports that directly influence design iterations. - 90 Days & Beyond: Reach full autonomy. You will own the end-to-end validation lifecycle: writing the plan to match the PRD, executing the stress tests, and partnering with design engineers to harden the aircraft for the field. SALARY & EQUITY In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary between $90,000-$150,000 as well as Flock Safety Stock Options. WORK ENVIRONMENT & LOCATION This is a full-time, onsite role based at our manufacturing and engineering facility in Atlanta, GA. Because this position is deeply integrated with our production line and flight testing operations, you will be expected to be onsite Monday-Friday. If you thrive in a high-energy, "hands-on" environment and are excited to be at the heart of where our technology is built, you’ll fit right in. THE INTERVIEW PROCESS We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensu ... (truncated, view full listing at source)