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Flagship Pioneering, Inc.

Senior UAS Flight Test & Operations Engineer

Flagship Pioneering, Inc. · Boulder, CO USA

Posted 15 days ago · $115,000 - $150,000

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This role has been open
15 days
Flagship Pioneering, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
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Ghost-job risk at Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
high
50 stale, 1 reposted of 100 open
Hiring momentum
144 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Senior UAS Flight Test & Operations Engineer will focus on planning and executing BVLOS flights for fixed-wing UAVs, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe operations in challenging environments. Responsibilities include leading flight test execution, managing waiver strategies, and analyzing flight data to improve mission reliability. The role requires collaboration with engineering and field teams to validate mission profiles and operational success criteria.

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5/5
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What you need

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace engineering, aviation, atmospheric science, or a closely related field; equivalent operational experience will be considered
  • BA/BS + 5 years of experience or MS + 3 years of experience with at least 2 years of hands-on UAV flight operations experience with fixed-wing platforms in real-mission or production contexts
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required
  • Demonstrated experience with BVLOS waivers, COA applications, or international UAS regulatory frameworks
  • Practical fixed-wing airframe flight experience, including manual RC aircraft proficiency and understanding of in-flight anomaly recognition
  • Strong documentation habits: flight logs, incident reports, SOPs, and post-mission summaries suitable for regulatory review and program scaling

Nice to have

  • Experience operating ArduPilot-based autopilot systems, including mission scripting, failsafe configuration, and GCS software (Mission Planner, QGroundControl)
  • Familiarity with RF link monitoring, C2 spectrum compliance, and antenna management for long-range UAV operations
  • Experience with atmospheric sensing, meteorology, or operational weather forecasting
  • Experience supporting field campaigns or flight tests in remote or international environments.

What you get

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Annual incentive program
  • Retirement benefits
  • Broad range of other benefits.

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on qualifications and experience
  • Role may involve challenging operational environments which could impact work-life balance.

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