Senior Device Validation Engineer

Flock Safety; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Flock Safety seeks a senior validation engineer to lead the hardware validation effort for our public safety tech. You will architect scalable validation frameworks, build the physical lab in our Atlanta facilities, and bridge hardware, low-level OS, and cloud teams across full product lifecycles.

You will design test libraries in Python and C, work with embedded Linux, and leverage lab instrumentation to enable deep diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hardware and software engineering lifecycles.
• Proficient in Python and Bash for test automation.
• Hands-on experience with embedded Linux, SPI/I2C/UART.
• Familiar with electronic schematics, lab instrumentation like oscilloscopes and meters.
• Knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of automated hardware validation frameworks.
• Build tooling and infrastructure strategy for the hardware validation lab in Atlanta.
• Develop shared test libraries using Python and C.
• Design relational test data stores for diagnostics across embedded devices and cloud.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across hardware, OS, and cloud teams.

Skills

Hardware validation

C programming

Python scripting

Embedded Linux

Lab instrumentation

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Education

Bachelor's in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

The Problem

As Flock expands our suite of public safety technology, ensuring hardware and peripheral reliability across our entire product suite is critical to field operations. Architecting scalable hardware validation frameworks and establishing a dedicated testing lab requires deep technical execution across low-level Linux, embedded electronics, and cloud interfaces. You will serve as the technical authority for our validation engineering efforts, bridge cross-functional engineering workflows, and execute our physical validation infrastructure strategy.

What You'll Own

• Lead the software design and technical execution of automated hardware validation frameworks across our hardware products and peripherals.

• Build the technical tooling and infrastructure strategy for the physical hardware validation lab at our Atlanta facilities.

• Develop shared test libraries and core automation tools using Python, C, and low-level Linux OS configurations.

• Design relational test data store architecture to enable deep diagnostic analytics across embedded devices and cloud platforms.

• Drive cross-functional technical initiatives, aligning hardware, low-level OS, and cloud teams throughout full product development lifecycles.

What This Role is Not

• This isn't a people management or administrative role; your primary focus will be high-impact technical execution, schematics, low-level C code, and lab instrumentation rather than direct reports and headcount planning.

• This is not a pure software application role; you will directly work in the physical hardware validation lab environment and bridge low-level electronics with cloud backends.

• This isn't a remote position; you will be on-site at our Atlanta area facilities to lead physical lab technical operations and engage directly with prototype hardware.

What You Bring

• Senior-level technical experience guiding cross-functional hardware and software engineering efforts through complex product lifecycles.

• Low-level C programming proficiency for peripheral testing alongside high-level scripting experience in Python or Bash for test automation libraries.

• Hands-on familiarity with embedded Linux configurations, build environments, and kernel digital communication protocols like SPI, I2C, and UART.

• Practical knowledge of electronic schematics, circuit verification, and diagnostic lab equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.

• Ability to design relational test databases using tools like PostgreSQL or MySQL for system performance analysis.

• A degree in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent practical experience, is required.

• Experience with Linux driver development or battery power management validation is a plus.

Compensation

In this role, you'll receive a starting salary between $150,000 and $190,000 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.

Why Flock

Every community deserves to be safe. Flock builds the technology that makes that real: last year we supported over 1 million criminal investigations and helped locate more than 10,000 missing people. We're 1,700 people building the impossible with over $1B in funding, and the expectations are high on purpose. If you want a role where the stakes are real and the pace matches, this is it.

Some problems get solved faster in the same room, so we prioritize candidates in Atlanta and Boston. Hub-based roles mean real in-person time with your coworkers. Remote roles exist, and when a posting is open to remote work, it says so.

the impossible takes every kind of mind. Flock is an equal opportunity employer, and we know the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills working together with mutual respect. Everyone is welcome to apply.

On compensation: we pay fairly for the work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education, training, and market indicators. The range in this posting covers base salary only and doesn't include equity, sales bonus plans where applicable, or benefits. The range may be adjusted over time, and this posting may span more than one career level.

One last thing: all legitimate communication from Flock comes from an email ending in @flocksafety.com or [e-mail]. We never make offers through messaging apps or third parties, and we never request payment or sensitive personal information during hiring. If you encounter suspicious outreach about a Flock role, report it to [e-mail].