Senior BVLOS UAS Flight Test & Operations Engineer

Scorpion Therapeutics; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a UAS Flight Operations Engineer II to lead BVLOS fixed-wing UAV missions from planning to execution. You will ensure regulatory compliance and uphold high safety standards in challenging environments.

Responsibilities include waiver management, SOP development, acting as pilot-in-command, and rigorous analysis of flight data to support reliable mission decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in aerospace, aviation, or related field.
• 5+ years (BA) or 3+ years (MS) experience including UAV flight operations.
• FAA Part 107 certification and proficiency with ArduPilot.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute flight tests for BVLOS missions.
• Manage waiver strategies (FAA Part 107, COA) and regulatory compliance.
• Develop SOPs for flight operations and safety.
• Serve as pilot-in-command for UAV missions.
• Analyze flight logs for safety and reliability.
• Coordinate atmospheric data for mission decisions.

Skills

UAS flight operations

Flight planning

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in aerospace or related field

Tools

ArduPilot

Fixed-wing UAVs

FAA Part 107 documentation

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a UAS Flight Operations Engineer II to lead BVLOS fixed-wing UAV missions from planning to execution. You will ensure regulatory compliance and uphold high safety standards in challenging environments.

Responsibilities include waiver management, SOP development, acting as pilot-in-command, and rigorous analysis of flight data to support reliable mission decisions.