Senior Hardware Solutions Engineer

Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. The Senior Hardware Solutions Engineer will be responsible for optimizing power consumption on all products and creating a systematic process for different hardware solutions projects.

Responsibilities:

• Review all relevant designs including schematics, layout, and mechanical designs
• Run and begin to own power consumption analysis of all products
• Define and measure power modes for our core product and other solutions
• Define a power tree for our core product and identify pain points in current architectures
• Partner with QA to track power consumption of products regression testing
• Become an SME and support a culture of continuous improvement around power consumption in our product suite

Requirements:

• Experience reviewing and understanding PCB schematics and layouts. Familiarity with design tools like Altium Designer is a plus
• Ability to characterize and analyze power consumption of electronic devices in different operating modes
• Experience with hardware testing procedures, including setting up and running tests, collecting data, and analyzing results
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as power meters, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other tools used for electrical characterization and debugging
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automating tests and data analysis. Experience with regression testing and building automated test frameworks
• Ability to analyze power consumption data, identify trends, and present findings in a clear and concise manner. Experience with documentation tools like Confluence is a plus
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including QA and engineering. Strong communication skills for knowledge sharing and documentation
• Ability to take initiative, identify problems, and propose solutions. Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification as a condition of employment. Applicants must meet all FBI CJIS Security Policy requirements, including a fingerprint-based background check