Field Deployment Engineer – Drones & Robotics

Flock; Atlanta, Boston (GA, MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Flock is seeking a Field Deployment Engineer to bridge R&D and field deployment, leading operational readiness and hands-on field testing for drones and robotics hardware. You will build deployment workflows, document field processes, and train teams to scale early pilot programs.

The role requires traveling up to 75% nationwide and collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, and Hardware Operations to refine and standardize field practices.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in field engineering, robotics, or technical product deployment within a hardware product environment.
• Currently hold an FAA Part 107 commercial drone pilot certification or ability to obtain it within the first 90 days.
• Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on hardware fabrication, debugging, and installations in field settings.
• Ability to travel up to 75% nationwide (4 to 5 days per week, typically Monday through Thursday) on short notice to support deployments.
• Strong technical communication skills to collaborate with engineering teams and present field findings clearly to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness and field testing for emerging R&D products, with an 80% focus on drones and robotics platforms.
• Execute hands-on installations and pilot testing in the field, identifying friction points to refine deployment workflows.
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and Hardware Operations to build deployment playbooks, field documentation, and training materials.
• Develop, validate, and standardize field processes during early pilot phases before handing off to mature deployment teams.
• Track deployment metrics, field performance issues, and hardware bugs to drive improvements back into R&D.

Skills

Field engineering

Robotics

Technical deployment

FAA Part 107

Hands-on fabrication

Job description

Flock is seeking a Field Deployment Engineer to bridge R&D and field deployment, leading operational readiness and hands-on field testing for drones and robotics hardware. You will build deployment workflows, document field processes, and train teams to scale early pilot programs.

The role requires traveling up to 75% nationwide and collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, and Hardware Operations to refine and standardize field practices.