Engineering Lab Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver essential technical support to our primary engineering initiatives.

• Carry out the assembly and fabrication of intricate hardware prototypes at the PCB level.

• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across various iterations of hardware prototypes.

• Refine and iterate on pre-production units to enhance overall system performance.

• Leverage additive manufacturing technologies to bring mechanical concepts to life while driving engineering improvements and managing technical escalations.

• Oversee the rollout of firmware updates and software release cycles across operational systems within the Flock ecosystem.

• Act as a key communication link back to our internal R&D teams, identifying actionable improvements for mechanical, hardware, and software systems.

• Develop and maintain detailed technical SOPs and diagnostic documentation to strengthen and expand our operational support infrastructure during periods of rapid organizational growth.

• Participate in the direct 'bring-up' and thorough QA evaluation of new engineering systems to ensure their long-term reliability.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience providing technical engineering support, with direct involvement in hardware development during the prototyping phase.

• A minimum of 3 years in providing technical manufacturing support, with extensive knowledge of assembly methodologies and production systems.

• Proven ability to manage complex operational workflows, skillfully balancing technical innovation, system stability, and ongoing lifecycle support.

• Demonstrated skill in conducting systematic system evaluation cycles, including thorough data collection and consistent feedback integration.

• Proven expertise in fabrication techniques, including advanced soldering and wire termination methods, alongside proficient use of laboratory equipment—such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and multimeters—for in-depth power profiling and system tuning.

• Demonstrated capability to interpret complex electrical schematics and detailed technical documentation.

• Competency in Linux & Python for facilitating complex technical automation and data analysis.

• Directly manage the enhancement of educational frameworks to support the growth of sophisticated, multi-modal systems.

• Established background in scaling organizational capacity during periods of rapid technological advancement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible PTO: We truly mean it, along with 11 company holidays.

• Comprehensive health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, Vision, and an HSA match.

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

• Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. In 2025, Flock will offer a $50,000 lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.

• Caregiver Support: We have teamed up with Cariloop to provide caregiver support for our employees.

• Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive one-on-one sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general queries.

• ERGs: We want all employees to flourish and feel a sense of belonging at Flock. We currently offer four ERGs - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs, and Melanin Motion. If you're interested in speaking with a representative from any of these groups, please inform your recruiter.

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

• Productivity Stipend: $300 per year for use on platforms like Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, and much more.

• Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to assist in creating your ideal workspace.

• Pet Insurance: We have collaborated with Pumpkin to offer insurance for our employees' furry companions.