[Remote] Senior Hardware Engineer at Flock Safety

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Requirements

  • BSEE with 5+ years of experience in industry
  • 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
  • Proficiency in 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
  • Ability to partner closely with mechanical and software teams to ensure designs meet safety, performance, and environmental standards
  • Ability to support prototype builds
  • Ability to make iterative improvements to a given module to investigate the problem space and refine performance
  • Ability to write and execute signal and power integrity test plans for industry standard phase gates such as EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP
  • Ability to debug, rework and troubleshoot hardware or firmware issues during development and field testing
  • Ability to 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 a strong sense of ownership

Responsibilities

  • Develop electronics for Flock’s new and existing Aviation products
  • Contribute to the electrical design of one of Flock Safety's newest and most important product lines
  • Work closely with internal and external engineering teams to deliver peerless, best-in-class aviation products
  • Get acquainted with the company and the team (First 30 Days)

Skills

Flock Safety

License plate reader cameras for crime prevention

About Flock Safety

Flock Safety provides a system aimed at enhancing public safety through crime prevention while ensuring privacy and reducing bias. The main product is a network of license plate reader cameras that capture essential vehicle information, which helps in solving crimes. These cameras utilize machine learning technology to ensure that the data collected is objective and ethically used. Flock Safety serves a variety of clients, including neighborhoods, businesses, and law enforcement agencies in over 1,000 cities. The company operates on a subscription model, where clients pay for the installation, maintenance, and access to data and analytics. This approach not only generates a steady revenue stream but also allows clients to benefit from ongoing updates and support. Flock Safety's goal is to create safer communities by providing effective crime prevention tools that respect individual privacy and foster trust between the public and law enforcement.

Atlanta, GeorgiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$372.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Unlimited PTO
12 paid holidays
Fully-paid health benefits
16 weeks of parental leave
Work from home allowance
Learning & development stipend
Home office stipend

Risks

Privacy concerns may lead to legal challenges affecting ALPR technology operations.
Integration of drone technology may increase operational costs and financial strain.
Economic downturns could reduce client spending on subscription-based services.

Differentiation

Flock Safety integrates ALPR cameras with AI for unbiased crime-solving data.
The company offers a full-service, maintenance-free technology solution for public safety.
Flock Safety's platform combines community power to enhance safety across cities and businesses.

Upsides

Acquisition of Aerodome enhances drone technology for public safety solutions.
Partnership with MS2 expands AI Traffic Analytics capabilities for state agencies.
Solar-Powered Condor video solutions increase market penetration in infrastructure-lacking areas.

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