Senior NPI Engineer

Flock Safety

23h•$95,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

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. Flock is looking to add a Senior NPI Engineer to the Hardware Engineering group to support our growing Aviation initiatives. As we focus on developing the latest and greatest devices, it is imperative to add to and build up the NPI team to launch new products and sustain existing designs at all stages of their lifecycle. This role will be integral in supporting new and existing contract manufacturers to qualify designs for mass production, set up assembly & test flows, drive root-cause/corrective action plans to recover devices stranded in quarantine, manage continuous improvement to increase efficiencies and lower costs in production, and own the NPI cycle for quality-of-life design changes to support the vitality of our existing products. This is a remote role and will require travel up to 25%.

Requirements

BSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline
At least 5-7 years of experience in NPI, HW Production/Manufacturing, or similar functional roles, particularly in Aviation or UAS products
Knowledge and experience with Mobile, IoT, Imaging, or battery-operated devices’ assembly process and testing
Experience with manufacturing process development and improvement in a fast-paced environment
Experience in working with contract manufacturers
Broad technical competence across relevant engineering disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, etc.)
A deep understanding of the development cycle as a process and a discipline – the ability to drive first principles and maintain focus on goals during constant change, learning, and new analysis.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including injection molding, PCBA fabrication, cable over-molding, etc.
Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
Excellent teamwork skills with proven ability to work with a cross-functional team and drive for timely project success

Nice To Haves

Has brought multiple UAS products to market
Can read schematic diagrams and PCB documentation
Has developed and implemented test solutions for new products, including software and hardware
Experience with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) of PCB and electronic components production
Knowledge and experience in using CAD (SolidWorks) to design aids and/or fixtures for manufacturing or testing
Knowledge and experience in using Altium for test fixture circuit design
Knowledge and experience in optics and image test and analysis
Proven track record bringing products from a prototyping and conception phase all the way through mass production

Responsibilities

Supporting new and existing contract manufacturers to qualify designs for mass production
Setting up assembly & test flows
Driving root-cause/corrective action plans to recover devices stranded in quarantine
Managing continuous improvement to increase efficiencies and lower costs in production
Owning the NPI cycle for quality-of-life design changes to support the vitality of our existing products

Benefits

Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, 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. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, a1nd digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
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 four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs 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: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo and so much more.
Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.