UAS 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

Role

Systems Integration Engineer II for UAV hardware development, focusing on fixed-wing drone platforms used in scientific missions.

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, and support flight testing from pre-flight checks to hardware and firmware fixes.

Additional Duties

payload integration, electronics design, ground station software development, and flight log analysis to improve system reliability.

Requirements

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; hands-on electronics and PCB design skills; familiarity with long-range RF link design, spectrum compliance, and atmospheric sensing payloads; FAA Part 107 or BVLOS waiver experience is a plus.

High Value

fixed-wing UAVs, precision scientific missions, long-range BVLOS, payload integration, firmware and hardware development, and systems troubleshooting.

Work Setup

based in Boulder, CO, with a highly technical, small team environment.