# Senior UAS Flight Test & Operations Engineer at Flagship Pioneering

- Company: Flagship Pioneering
- What the company does: Pioneering Partnerships Latest News.
- Company website: https://www.flagshippioneering.com
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Senior
- Location: Boulder, CO USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $115K to $150K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-16
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/flagshippioneeringinc/jobs/8757170002?gh_jid=8757170002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/flagship-pioneering-senior-uas-flight-test-and-operations-engineer/

## About the role

We are seeking a UAS Flight Operations Engineer II to join our growing hardware team. This is a field-oriented role for someone who thrives in the operational reality of long-range UAV missions — planning and executing BVLOS flights, managing regulatory compliance, and ensuring safe, mission-ready operations in demanding environments. You will lead the operational framework for our fixed-wing UAV platform: from waiver strategy and airspace coordination to real-time mission monitoring and post-flight analysis.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace engineering, aviation, atmospheric science, or a closely related field, equivalent operational experience will be considered
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required, demonstrated experience with BVLOS waivers, COA applications, or international UAS regulatory frameworks is strongly preferred,
- Experience operating ArduPilot-based autopilot systems, including mission scripting, failsafe configuration, and GCS software (Mission Planner, QGroundControl),
- Practical fixed-wing airframe flight experience, including manual RC aircraft proficiency and understanding of in-flight anomaly recognition,
- 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 is a strong plus,

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