Who is Flock?

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.

The Opportunity

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%.

The Skillset

• 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 have:

• 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

Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.

90 Days at Flock

We prescribe to 90 day plans and believe that good days lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired in this role at Flock Safety.

The First 30 Days

• Become Familiar with Flock’s products

• Become familiar with Flock’s current production, Manufacturing workstreams and challenges

• Integrate into current and new Contract Manufacturer engagement

The First 60 Days

• Able to independently own specific tasks

• Support prioritized ongoing a