# UAS Support Engineer at Flock Safety

- Company: Flock Safety
- What the company does: Backed by a16z, Kleiner Perkins and Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.flocksafety.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $100K to $140K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Flock%20Safety/d892914b-8120-4bde-a90a-25416dfc017d
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/flock-safety-uas-support-engineer/

## About the role

As Flock expands our fleet of autonomous Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and docking infrastructure, ensures 24/7 critical field reliability requires high-integrity hardware-software integration. Operating in unpredictable real-world environments without constant on-site oversight means our drones and ground stations rely on seamless radio connectivity, pristine battery systems, and immediate diagnostic triage.

## What they're looking for

- Education & Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or proven hands-on experience in the UAS/Robotics space
- Domain Experience: 3+ years troubleshooting and maintaining Unmanned Aerial Systems, including multi-rotor flight hardware and autopilot firmware
- Diagnostics Stack: Hands-on proficiency with hardware diagnostic tools (Multimeters, Oscilloscopes) and telemetry/monitoring suites (Grafana, Foxglove, or similar)
- Communication & RF Infrastructure: Deep familiarity with GPS, LTE, RF communications systems, and signal strength/throughput troubleshooting between UAS hardware and ground infrastructure
- Technical Translation: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of converting complex hardware failures into clean engineering documentation
- Nice to Haves: Working knowledge of radar systems, familiarity with Battery Management Systems (BMS) and safe handling of Li-ion chemistries, and an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required upon hire)

Tags: Engineering