Senior BVLOS UAV Flight Operations Lead

Flagship Pioneering; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagship Pioneering seeks a UAS Flight Operations Engineer II in Boulder, CO to lead BVLOS operations and field campaigns for a fixed-wing UAV program. You will plan waivers, coordinate with regulatory bodies, and monitor missions in demanding environments.

You will bridge engineering development and field execution as the system scales. The role requires hands-on UAV flight operations, real-time decision making, and documentation for regulatory reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace engineering, aviation, atmospheric science, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead BVLOS operations planning and flight test execution, including waiver compliance and real-time monitoring.
• Own the FAA Part 107 waiver strategy, COA applications, and international UAS regulatory compliance across environments.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, pre-flight checklists, and emergency protocols for field campaigns.
• Serve as PIC or flight test director for fixed-wing UAV missions and oversee mission validation.

Skills

BVLOS waivers

ArduPilot

Remote Pilot Certificate

GCS software

RF link monitoring

meteorology

flight logs

regulatory compliance

Education

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

Tools

Mission Planner

QGroundControl

Job description

Flagship Pioneering seeks a UAS Flight Operations Engineer II in Boulder, CO to lead BVLOS operations and field campaigns for a fixed-wing UAV program. You will plan waivers, coordinate with regulatory bodies, and monitor missions in demanding environments.

You will bridge engineering development and field execution as the system scales. The role requires hands-on UAV flight operations, real-time decision making, and documentation for regulatory reviews.