The ProblemAs Flock rapidly expands our Drone as First Responder programs, ensuring the hardware and software integrations for our aircraft perform with absolute reliability is critical to real-time operations. Building out cutting-edge airborne technology requires rigorous technical testing, field evaluation, and rapid iteration under real-world conditions. You will own hardware testing, pilot test flights, and validate new components so our DFR systems perform seamlessly when timing matters most.
What You'll Own- Lead technical flight testing and evaluation for DFR aircraft, hardware integrations, and system components.
- Serve as Pilot in Command during outdoor flight operations, evaluating system behavior and performance across diverse conditions.
- Write and modify custom test scripts using Python and terminal interfaces to extract data and analyze flight behavior.
- Conduct root-cause troubleshooting on physical and software discrepancies encountered during bench testing and field missions.
- Document flight data, generate technical test write-ups, and communicate actionable findings to engineering stakeholders.
What This Role is Not- This isn't a pure bench-research or lab-only role, you'll be outdoors testing hardware and flying aircraft over 70% of the time.
- This is not a purely administrative piloting position, you'll actively debug custom software, write testing scripts, and integrate hardware.
- This isn't a desk-bound remote job, you will be on-site in Atlanta with up to 25% domestic travel for field testing and operational missions.
What You Bring- Valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate to operate UAS platforms legally and safely.
- Hands-on experience integrating physical components and assessing hardware compatibility on aircraft systems.
- Capability to interact with custom software via terminal interfaces and write or adapt Python scripts for test data collection.
- Physical stamina to work outdoors in active field testing environments over 70% of the time and lift up to 55 lbs of equipment.
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional flight test and hardware experience.
- Experience with experimental UAS flight testing or custom flight controllers is a plus.
CompensationIn this role, you'll receive a starting salary between $84,000 and $95,000 as well as Flock Stock Options. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. Your recruiter will discuss this in depth with you during our first chat.
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