Flock Safety
UAS Flight Test Engineer
About this role
Flock seeks a UAS Flight Test Engineer to lead rigorous flight testing and hardware validation for Drone as First Responder aircraft systems. You'll operate as Pilot in Command, write Python test scripts, troubleshoot integration issues, and document findings—spending 70% of your time conducting outdoor field tests and flight operations in Atlanta with occasional domestic travel.
What you'll do
- Lead technical flight testing and evaluation of DFR aircraft, hardware integrations, and system components
- Serve as Pilot in Command during outdoor flight operations and assess system performance across diverse conditions
- Write and modify custom Python test scripts to extract flight data and analyze aircraft behavior
- Conduct root-cause troubleshooting on hardware and software issues discovered during bench and field testing
- Document flight data, generate technical test reports, and communicate findings to engineering teams
- Handle and transport equipment weighing up to 55 lbs in active outdoor field environments
What they're looking for
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Python scripting and terminal interface proficiency
- Hardware integration and component compatibility assessment
- Aircraft systems troubleshooting and debugging
- Flight test data collection and analysis
- Technical documentation and report writing
- Custom flight controller experience
- Physical stamina for 70% outdoor fieldwork
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with stock options
- On-site role in Atlanta with collaborative team environment
- Hands-on work with cutting-edge drone technology supporting public safety
- Opportunities for domestic field testing travel
- Equal opportunity employer with inclusive workplace
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Flock Safety
Flock Safety builds AI-powered security and investigation technology, including Android-based cameras, drone systems for first responders, and aviation platforms. The company is hiring software engineers, infrastructure specialists, and hardware experts to develop embedded systems, machine learning tools, drone technology, and scalable cloud infrastructure.
- Website
- flocksafety.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience with FAA Part 107 certification and your most complex flight test operation.
- Describe a time you debugged a hardware-software integration issue on an aircraft system—what was your approach?