Atlanta, United States of America On-site Employment

Flock Safety is hiring an UAS Support Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose & Triage Complex Fleet Issues
  • Telemetry & Analytics Monitoring in post-flight telemetry using diagnostic tools like Foxglove and Grafana, establishing performance KPIs and real-time visibility dashboards for vehicle heartbeats.
  • Hardware Bring-Up & Field Validation by leading hands-on bring-up, QA testing, and field validation of new docking hardware and drone airframes using industrial automation principles to ensure round-the-clock reliability.
  • Engineering Feedback Loops by translating edge-case hardware failures and signal into clear, actionable bug reports and design feedback for the core Engineering team.
  • Maintenance & Support Playbooks by developing, maintaining, and continuously refining preventative inspection schedules, technical SOPs, and troubleshooting guides to scale our global fleet capabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or proven hands-on experience in the UAS/Robotics space.
  • 3+ years troubleshooting and maintaining Unmanned Aerial Systems, including multi-rotor flight hardware and autopilot firmware.
  • Hands-on proficiency with hardware diagnostic tools (Multimeters, Oscilloscopes) and telemetry/monitoring suites (Grafana, Foxglove, or similar).
  • Deep familiarity with GPS, LTE, RF communications systems, and signal strength/throughput troubleshooting between UAS hardware and ground infrastructure.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of converting complex hardware failures into clean engineering documentation.

Nice to Have

  • Working knowledge of radar systems
  • Familiarity with Battery Management Systems (BMS) and safe handling of Li-ion chemistries
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required upon hire)

Benefits

  • Flock Stock Options
  • Base salary determined by job-related experience, education/training, and market indicators

Work Arrangement

On-site — Atlanta

Additional Information

  • Up to 25% travel expected to client sites
  • Onsite at our Atlanta-based manufacturing facility for hands-on collaboration
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required upon hire
About company
Flock Safety
Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform that connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public-private safety network. The company provides a hardware and software suite for proactive crime prevention and security, delivering real-time intelligence while prioritizing privacy and responsible innovation.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category embedded
Posted 12 days ago