Head of UAV Operations & Growth

Heven AeroTech; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

Heven AeroTech in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a skilled Director of Operations to lead all operational functions for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. The ideal candidate will manage manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics while ensuring compliance and quality. With over a decade of operations leadership experience required, this role is critical to delivering high-performance drone systems.

Heven AeroTech provides a competitive benefits package inclusive of health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operations leadership within aerospace, robotics, hardware technology or defense sectors.
• 5+ years managing manufacturing or production operations.
• Experience with UAV systems or complex electro-mechanical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational functions for UAV programs including manufacturing and logistics.
• Establish scalable operational infrastructure to support rapid growth.
• Ensure compliance with aviation and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Strategy

Quality Management

Continuous Improvement

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field

MBA or advanced technical degree

Job description

Heven AeroTech in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a skilled Director of Operations to lead all operational functions for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. The ideal candidate will manage manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics while ensuring compliance and quality. With over a decade of operations leadership experience required, this role is critical to delivering high-performance drone systems.

Heven AeroTech provides a competitive benefits package inclusive of health coverage and retirement plans.