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Role Description

We are hiring a Senior Hardware Solutions Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team. This engineer will be responsible for optimizing power consumption on all of our products. This engineer will make an immediate impact by creating a systematic process to optimize power consumption on different hardware solutions projects as well as our main hardware product.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 90 Days at Flock
• The First 30 Days: Review all relevant designs including schematics, layout, and mechanical designs; Run and begin to own power consumption analysis of all products.
• The First 60 Days: 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.
• 90 Days & Beyond: 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.

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: 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.
• 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.