Senior Software QA Engineer, Aviation

Role Overview

• Drive the quality, safety, and scale of our Drone as a First Responder (DFR) systems.
• Test software interfaces and ensure reliability of integrated mechatronic systems.
• Work at the intersection of physical hardware and cloud-connected software.
• Ensure drones, docks, and radar accessories operate flawlessly when needed by first responders.
• Evaluate existing drone and dock systems in Atlanta within the first 30 days.
• Author and execute test plans for active software builds in the next 60 days.
• Execute overarching QA validation strategy and establish automated testing pipelines for next-generation systems beyond 90 days.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of QA, test, or systems engineering experience working on complex safety-critical mechatronic systems (e.g., robotics, autonomous vehicles, UAVs, or aerospace).
• Demonstrated experience authoring detailed test cases, structuring test plans, and utilizing test case management platforms (such as Qase) to track execution metrics.
• Technical understanding of serial communications (e.g., CAN, UART), computer vision, edge computing, and live data streaming.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages to build custom test scripts and modify test automation frameworks.
• Mastery of Linux systems, log-level debugging, and using CLI tools to diagnose issues spanning across physical sensors, embedded microcontrollers, and cloud backends.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, challenge architectural designs constructively with data, and navigate ambiguous, multi-disciplinary engineering problems.
• Experience in drone or aviation systems and/or FAA Part 107 certification (nice-to-have).
• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud technologies, including visualization and backend database tools (e.g., Grafana, Sigma, Tableau) (nice-to-have).
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as Gazebo (nice-to-have).
• Familiarity with aviation safety standards, DO-178C, ISO 26262, or ASTM standards related to autonomous drone operations and DFR infrastructure (nice-to-have).
• Familiarity with video streaming protocols (RTSP, WebRTC) and cellular data link performance optimization (LTE/5G) under varying environmental conditions (nice-to-have).

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Cloud
• Grafana
• Linux
• Python
• Tableau

Benefits

• Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.
• 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. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
• Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
• 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.
• ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today
• Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
• WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
• Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo and so much more.
• Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.