UAS Test Pilot

Salary: $70.8K - $97.4K Location Type: Remote (with on-site requirements in West Lafayette, Indiana) Employment Type: Full-Time

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Position Overview

Flock Safety is seeking an experienced and passionate UAS Test Pilot to join our team dedicated to advancing Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in testing hardware, piloting drones, and supporting logistics, to enhance our DFR capabilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology that saves lives and improves public safety. This position is an on-site position in our facilities located in West Lafayette, Indiana and will require up to 25% domestic travel. The UAS Test Pilot will be an individual contributor responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our drone systems, and providing critical insights and improvements for our technology.

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About Flock Safety

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale - including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies - to shape a safer future together. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone.

Our holistic public safety platform is comprehensive and intelligent, providing the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses and entire cities. Without compromising transparency or privacy, we are turning unbiased data into objective answers.

Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded.

We have raised over $700M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Bedrock Capital, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $7.5B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years.

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Requirements

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate: Required to operate drones for commercial purposes.
• Knowledgeable in FAA Regulations and Safety Protocols: Understanding of the legal and safety requirements for drone operations.
• Experience in Drone Operations: Preferably in experimental UAS development, and proficient in piloting various drone models with a strong understanding of UAV technology.
• Experience with Drone Hardware and Software Testing: Proficient in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and evaluation of drone systems.
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills and Attention to Detail: Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Effective Communicator: Ability to convey technical information clearly to various stakeholders.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and be on your feet for extended periods during testing, field operations, and maintenance tasks. Capable of lifting and transporting equipment and hardware weighing up to 55 lbs.
• Travel and Outdoor Work: Ability to travel as required for testing, training, and operational missions (estimated 25% travel). Ability to work outdoors over 70% of the time.
• Independent and Collaborative Work: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a startup team environment.
• Customer-Focused Mindset: Ability to support internal and external stakeholders effectively.

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 be a great fit.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous testing of drone hardware and software systems.
• Pilot drones in various operational scenarios to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Support logistics for drone operations, including equipment setup, maintenance, and transportation.
• Document test results, provide detailed feedback, and contribute to the ongoing development of Flock's DFR technology.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to troubleshoot issues and implement enhancements.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements during drone operations.

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Application Instructions

Please refer to the original job posting for specific application instructions.