UAS Flight Test Engineer

Flock Safety • Lafayette, IN

68d • $70,800 - $97,350 • Remote

About The Position

Flock Safety is seeking an experienced and passionate UAS Flight Test Engineer to join our team dedicated to advancing Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in building out and conducting technical testing of different necessary components for DFR systems. In addition to this, the candidate will be piloting drones, supporting logistics, and conducting research and development 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 Flight Test Engineer 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.

Requirements

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate: Required to operate drones for commercial purposes.
• Hardware integration experience: Understanding of standard steps for assessing a new component for integration into a larger system, preferably into an aircraft.
• Software familiarity: Ability to work with custom software through a terminal interface, preferably with experience in Python for writing and modifying custom testing applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail: Ability to efficiently identify issues, troubleshoot, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong research skills: Ability to stay current on emerging drone technologies and industry best practices.
• 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.
• Ability to travel as required for testing, training, and operational missions (estimated 25% travel). Ability to work outdoors over 70% of the time.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a startup team environment.
• Customer-focused mindset: Ability to support internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build out and conduct technical testing of components for DFR systems.
• Pilot drones and support logistics for testing.
• Conduct research and development to enhance DFR capabilities.
• Ensure the reliability and performance of drone systems.
• Provide critical insights and improvements for technology.

Benefits

• 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. 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, and 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 three ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, and Melanin Motion.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees