Senior 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

Role

UAS Flight Operations Engineer II responsible for leading BVLOS fixed-wing UAV missions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and operational safety.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include planning and executing flight tests, managing waiver strategies (FAA Part 107, COA), developing SOPs, serving as pilot-in-command, analyzing flight logs for safety and reliability, and coordinating atmospheric data for mission decisions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in aerospace, aviation, or related field; 5+ years (BA) or 3+ years (MS) experience, including at least 2 years of UAV flight operations, FAA Part 107 certification, proficiency with ArduPilot, and fixed-wing aircraft.

Preferred Skills

Preferred skills include experience with BVLOS waivers, international UAS regulations, RF link monitoring, and atmospheric sensing.

High-Value

High-Value: focus on BVLOS long-range UAV missions, fixed-wing platforms, international regulatory compliance, and field testing in remote environments.

Location

Boulder, CO.