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Flock SafetyFS

Forward Deployment Engineer, Aviation

We build outdoor camera hardware and write machine-learning software for wireless security systems that automatically record the license plate of every car that drives through the neighborhood.

Flock Safety

Employee count: 51-200

United States only

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Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. As a Forward Deployment Engineer, you'll serve as the technical bridge between customers, Customer Success, and Engineering teams, diagnosing and resolving complex issues, and ensuring our systems run reliably in mission-critical environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Aviation Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong programming and scripting skills in Go, Powershell, or TypeScript
  • Experience with flight networking systems (preferred in secure or regulated environments like aviation, law enforcement, or defense).
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems, especially involving hardware/software integration in field environments.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional coordination with non-technical aviation stakeholders.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across systems, integrations, and APIs.
  • Proficiency in querying and analyzing data (SQL).
  • Experience with reporting and visualization tools (Grafana, PowerBI, Tableau)
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g., VPNs, firewalls, routing).
  • Prior client-facing or consulting experience in aviation, law enforcement, defense, or critical infrastructure.
  • Driven by impact and mission readiness. Able to jump in when customers or field systems need critical support, even outside normal hours.
  • Knowledge of aviation drone standards, such as FAA Part 107.

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO
  • Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees
  • Family Leave
  • Fertility & Family Benefits
  • Spring Health
  • Caregiver Support
  • Carta Tax Advisor
  • ERGs
  • WFH Stipend
  • Productivity Stipend
  • Home Office Stipend

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

About Flock Safety

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We build outdoor camera hardware and write machine-learning software for wireless security systems that automatically record the license plate of every car that drives through the neighborhood.

If a crime occurs, give the police the evidence they need with Flock's wireless security camera.

Within months of launching Flock, we helped solve our first crime and we knew we were onto something. Now, it's our greatest measure of success - are we able to help our customers when they need us most?

Today, over 200,000 homes in 30 states are a part of our Flock, and our team wakes up every day to help protect them.

Employee benefits

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Retirement benefits

401(k) plans to help you invest in your future.

Equity benefits

We offer a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and equity in the company.

Take what you need vacation policy

Take as much time off as you want as long as it doesn't interfere with your ability to do your work.

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Flock Safety

Company size

51-200 employees

Founded in

2017

Chief executive officer

Garrett Langley

Employees live in

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