RF Test Engineer
Flock Safety
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 $500M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $5.5B 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
We are hiring a Hardware RF Design Engineer to design, measure, and oversee 3rd party solutions for WLAN , CV2X and 5G radios. The role would focus also on de-sense impacts of the designed radios as well as for regulatory and carrier certifications As a key member of the team, you will be tasked with maintaining and validating Radio performance metrics, setting schedules, overseeing production and manufacturing and supporting RMAs from the field. You will be collaborating with Antenna, Systems, device SW and cloud engineering team members who would support your efforts.
Please note: While we are a remote first company and the typical work week can be conducted remotely, this position will require 25-30% travel to our HQ in Atlanta, GA.
The Skillset
We're looking for an Engineer with the following skillsets:
1-3 years of experience in RF and board design
MS or BS degree in computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Familiarity with WLAN and or Cellular RF test equipment and supporting software.
Knowledge in how to perform RF Test equipment evaluation and down selection.
Ability to perform RF Characterization in OTA (anechoic) test chamber.
Experience with Test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Oscilloscopes.
Ability to perform processing, verifying, and analyzing measured data.
Able to produce clear, concise presentations and reports.
Developing custom tool sets to aid in data visualization.
Experience with PTCRB (CTIA) and FCC certification processes and testing.
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
Knowledge and experience with commercial connectivity devices to include Mobile and IoT devices
Nice to have:
Knowledge in wireless standards namely 802.11 and 5G
Experience with wireless products and general software stack of these products
Familiarity with databricks, Snowflakes or similar data base software
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 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 RF Design Engineer at Flock Safety.
The First 30 Days
Get familiar with Flock Safety Products and configurations
Provide KPI documents and high level RF design templates. Define test cases, thresholds and targets.
High level design document for WLAN and 5G radio designs.
Perform testing for a cellular design.
The First 60 Days
Medium and low level design document and board fab-out.
90 Days & Beyond
Continue with supporting board design, test, validation, certification and transition to manufacturing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 $123,600-$169,950 as well as 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.
🌴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 fertility.
🧠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.
📚Productivity 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.
At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level.