Fixed-Wing UAV Systems Integration Engineer II

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Boulder, CO seeks a Systems Integration Engineer II to advance UAV hardware for scientific missions. You will configure autopilot firmware, design airframes for endurance and payloads, and troubleshoot C2 links for BVLOS operations, supporting flight tests from pre-flight checks to fixes.

The role requires hands-on electronics and PCB design, strong C++ and Python, ArduPilot/MAVLink proficiency, and experience with long-range RF links and spectrum compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in aerospace, electrical, mechanical engineering or related fields.
• 2–4 years (BS) or 0–2 years (MS) experience in hardware/software systems integration.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, ArduPilot and MAVLink.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize autopilot firmware (ArduPilot).
• Design and iterate on airframes for endurance and payload capacity.
• Develop and troubleshoot C2 link architectures for BVLOS operations.
• Support flight testing from pre-flight checks to hardware and firmware fixes.
• Payload integration, electronics design, ground station software development, and flight log analysis.

Skills

C++

Python

ArduPilot

MAVLink

Hardware integration

Electronics

PCB design

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Master's degree in aerospace/electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

PCB design software

RF design tools

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in Boulder, CO seeks a Systems Integration Engineer II to advance UAV hardware for scientific missions. You will configure autopilot firmware, design airframes for endurance and payloads, and troubleshoot C2 links for BVLOS operations, supporting flight tests from pre-flight checks to fixes.

The role requires hands-on electronics and PCB design, strong C++ and Python, ArduPilot/MAVLink proficiency, and experience with long-range RF links and spectrum compliance.