NPI Engineer - Remote, US

Who is Flock?

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale - including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies - to shape a safer future together. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone.

Our holistic public safety platform is comprehensive and intelligent, providing the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses and entire cities. Without compromising transparency or privacy, we are turning unbiased data into objective answers.

Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded. 

We have raised over $380M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $3B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years.

The Opportunity

Flock is looking to add an NPI Engineer to our New Product & Sustaining team. As we progress into being a multi-product company, it is imperative to properly add to and build up the NPI team to sustain existing products during and soon-to-be-released designs at all stages of their lifecycle. This role would be integral in supporting existing CMs in troubleshooting quarantined devices, managing continuous improvement projects to increase yield and/or lower costs in production, and owning the NPI cycle for quality-of-life design projects that support the vitality of our existing products. This is a remote role and will require travel up to 20%.

The Skillset

• BSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• At least 2-3 years of experience in NPI, HW Production/Manufacturing, or similar functional roles
• Knowledge and experience with Mobile, IoT, or imaging devices’ assembly process and testing
• Experience with manufacturing process development and improvement in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in working with subcontractors 
• 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 production processes, including injection molding, PCBA fabrication, cable over-molding
• 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:

• 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) process for 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 are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. 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 as a NPI Engineer 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 activities
• Contribute to future productization plans

90 Days & Beyond 

• Become the primary owner of various workflows and even a specific product in the NPI phase
• Drive process improvements that increase production yield and reduce manufacturing costs
• Drive improvements to our vendor management and communication processes
• Contribute to cross-functional decision-making regarding at least one project’s manufacturing process and technical requirements

The Interview Process 

We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way. 

1. Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter to chat through your background, what you could bring to Flock, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are. 
2. The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at Flock. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field. 
3. The Technical Assessment: Our technical assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Engineers may find themselves in coding interviews or architecture discussions, sales roles may present mock discovery calls, and leadership roles may craft 90 day plans. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day. 
4. The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners. 
5. The Executive Review: A chance to meet an executive in your function and view Flock from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more. 

The Perks

💰Salary & Equity: In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary of $85,000-$97,000 as well as stock options

🌴Use what you need PTO: We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays and your birthday off!

⚕️Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match. 

👪Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.

🍼Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. We will reimburse $10,000 a year for adoption, surrogacy, or infertility.

🧠Mental Health: All employees receive an annual subscription to Headspace

💖Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support 

💸Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions. 

💻WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.

📚L&D Stipend: $250 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more.

🏠Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.

🏢Coworking Space: If you’re not local to our ATL HQ, we’ll provide $250 a month to get you set up with an All Access Membership to WeWork (or a local coworking space in your area).

🐾Pet Insurance: We’ve partnered with Pumpkin to provide insurance for our employee’s fur babies. 

Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.