Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
UAS Systems Integration Engineer II
About this role
Flagship Pioneering seeks a UAS Systems Integration Engineer II to develop a production-grade fixed-wing UAV platform, working across firmware, avionics, airframe design, and C2 architecture. You'll own the autopilot stack, conduct flight test campaigns, and integrate payloads for precision scientific missions in demanding international environments.
What you'll do
- Configure and tune ArduPlane autopilot firmware including PID tuning, failsafe logic, and mission scripting
- Read, modify, and debug ArduPilot C++ source code to extend capabilities and resolve vehicle-level issues
- Design and iterate on fixed-wing airframes optimizing for payload, endurance, and resilience
- Support flight test operations with pre-flight checks, telemetry setup, troubleshooting, and rapid iteration cycles
- Develop C2 link architecture, RF link budgets, and spectrum compliance for long-range BVLOS operations
- Analyze flight logs and design custom ground station software for mission planning and post-flight analysis
What they're looking for
- C++ and Python programming
- ArduPilot/PX4 autopilot systems
- Fixed-wing airframe design and aerodynamics
- RF link design and antenna selection
- PCB design and electronics integration
- MAVLink protocol and ground control station tools
- Flight test operations and troubleshooting
- CAD and mechanical design
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Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Flagship Pioneering builds unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and hardware for advanced aerial applications. The company is hiring hardware engineers and UAS specialists to design, develop, and operate fixed-wing UAV systems for demanding missions.
- Website
- flagshippioneering.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your most complex ArduPilot firmware modification—what problem were you solving and how did you debug it?
- Describe your experience with RF link budgets and spectrum compliance for UAV systems. What trade-offs did you encounter?