Hardware Validation Engineer, UAS

UAS Hardware Validation Engineer

Flock Safety is expanding its Drones as First Responder (DFR) initiative and is seeking a UAS Hardware Validation 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 Performance Requirements Document (PRD). 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) and Arena PLM. Familiarity with data acquisition tools for vibration and thermal monitoring.

Your First 90 Days at Flock

The First 30 Days: Immerse yourself in 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 Perks

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. In 2025, Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.

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.

Pet Insurance: We've partnered with Pumpkin to provide insurance for our employee's fur babies.

Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at recruiting@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level.

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