Flock Safety
Public Safety Technology
UASFlightTestEngineer
“UAS Flight Test Engineer at Flock Safety. Skills: UAS Flight Test Engineering, Drone piloting, Hardware integration, Software testing. Building out and conducting technical testing of different necessary components for DFR systems. Piloting drones”
What You'll Achieve.
Reducing crime and protecting privacy; Supporting criminal investigations; Solving reported crimes; Locating missing people; Advancing Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs; Enhance DFR capabilities; Saves lives and improves public safety; Ensuring the reliability and performance of drone systems; Providing critical insights and improvements for technology; Become a confident Pilot in Command with Flock aircraft; Contribute continuously to the testing and evaluation of new integrations and systems
Industry & Context.
Problem-Solving Skills; Ability to efficiently identify issues, troubleshoot, and implement effective solutions; Display appropriate problem-solving and risk management skills in line with more sophisticated tasks and experimental endeavors
On-site position in Atlanta, GA, Up to 25% domestic travel, 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, Ability to work outdoors over 70% of the time
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, Hardware integration experience, Ability to work with custom software through a terminal interface, Problem-Solving Skills, Attention to Detail, Research Skills, Effective Communicator, 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, Ability to work outdoors over 70% of the time, Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a startup team environment, Customer-Focused Mindset
Nice to Have
Python for the ability to write and modify custom testing applications, Experience integrating hardware into an aircraft
What You'll Do.
Building out and conducting technical testing of different necessary components for DFR systems
Conducting research and development to enhance DFR capabilities
Ensuring the reliability and performance of drone systems
Providing critical insights and improvements for technology
Review current standard testing procedures and documentation
Learn about current equipment
Demonstrate UAS piloting capabilities and become a confident Pilot in Command with Flock aircraft
Identify ways to improve current integration and testing efforts
Develop plans for improvements
Effectively communicating test results to team members and other stakeholders
Display appropriate problem-solving and risk management skills in line with more sophisticated tasks and experimental endeavors
Contribute more broadly to testing write-ups
Generate reports based on longer-term accrued testing data
Contribute continuously to the testing and evaluation of new integrations and systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively in a startup team environment; Communicating test results to team members and other stakeholders
Communication Scope
Effective Communicator; Ability to convey technical information clearly to various stakeholders; Effectively communicating test results to team members and other stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Develop plans for improvements
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