Mechanical Engineer

Heven AeroTech; Winchester (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Heven AeroTech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop complex airframe structures and subsystems for unmanned aerial platforms. The role focuses on manufacturability, performance, and readiness across prototype and production stages.

You will lead multidisciplinary collaboration, provide technical leadership in design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while delivering high‑quality engineering solutions within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5-10 years in mechanical engineering, preferably UAV/aerospace.
• Proficient in CAD tools and able to lead subsystem development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of airframe structures, subsystems, and tooling across prototype and production stages.
• Architect workflows, drawings, and analyses to ensure manufacturability and performance.
• Provide technical direction during design reviews and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Lead integration of airframe structures and subsystems across design, test, and production.
• Define validation strategies and oversee structural and system-level tests.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree desirable

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Title: Mechanical Engineer
Company: Heven AeroTech
Location: Winchester, Virginia
FLSA:Exempt

About Our Company:
At Heven AeroTech (Heven), we don't just believe in the power of people—we build our success on it. As a recognized leader in hydrogen-powered drones, we've earned recognition for creating a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued. Our culture is anchored in trust and a shared commitment to excellence.

We believe great teams are built on individuals who are humble, hungry, and smart—those who put team success first, take initiative to continuously improve, and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness. At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact as you grow through hands‑on experience and collaboration across the team.

Role Summary: The Mechanical Engineer is a highly skilled engineer with deep expertise in mechanical engineering and a strong understanding of airframe design, structural analysis, and system integration. Responsibilities include delivering complex engineering solutions in the design, testing, and integration of mechanical systems for unmanned aerial platforms.

This role leads subsystem development and contributes to the refinement of airframe assemblies, tooling, and structural components across prototype and production stages. Delivers high‑quality technical work with attention to manufacturability, performance, and readiness. We are seeking engineers who are hungry, humble, and smart—individuals who take initiative, continuously seek to improve, collaborate effectively, and apply sound engineering judgment to solve complex problems. This role collaborates cross‑functionally to solve challenging problems, supports engineering excellence through mentorship, and may influence project direction through informal technical leadership or interaction with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.

• Lead the design and development of complex airframe structures, subsystems, and tooling across prototype and production stages.
• Architect workflows, technical drawings, and analyses that ensure manufacturability, performance, and long‑term reliability.
• Provide technical direction during design reviews and guide less experienced engineers in best practices.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and initiative by proactively identifying design improvements and new approaches. (Hungry)
• Lead integration of complex airframe structures and subsystems, ensuring alignment across design, test, and production.
• Define validation strategies, oversee execution of structural and system‑level tests, and interpret results to guide design refinements.
• Provide technical leadership in readiness reviews and resolve cross‑disciplinary issues.
• Apply strong engineering judgment and structured problem‑solving to complex technical challenges. (Smart)
• Partner with cross‑functional leads in engineering, manufacturing, and programs to drive alignment.
• Lead initiatives to improve processes, tools, and documentation that strengthen product quality and efficiency.
• Influence decision‑making through clear, data‑driven technical guidance.
• Approach collaboration with respect, openness to feedback, and a team‑first mindset. (Humble)
• Lead subsystem‑level efforts or scoped projects, ensuring technical quality and alignment with program goals.
• Mentor early‑career engineers and technicians, fostering growth and sharing best practices.
• Represent mechanical engineering in program reviews and contribute to technical direction.
• Take ownership of complex problems and drive them to resolution with accountability and follow‑through. (Hungry & Smart)
• Model professionalism, humility, and a commitment to team success over individual recognition. (Humble)

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; Master's degree desirable.
• Experience: 5-10 years in mechanical engineering, preferably in UAV, aerospace, defense, or complex hardware environments.
• Deep expertise in mechanical design, structural analysis, and system integration. Proficient in CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo).
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex subsystem development and solve advanced technical challenges with sound judgment. (Smart)
• Understands how design decisions impact full system performance, manufacturability, and lifecycle reliability.
• Works effectively across disciplines, values diverse perspectives, and builds strong working relationships. (Humble)
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, takes ownership of outcomes, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve products and processes. (Hungry)
• Invests in developing others, shares knowledge openly, and elevates team performance. (Humble)
• Communicates clearly and effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred

• 8+ years of aerospace or UAV mechanical engineering experience
• Hands‑on experience building, prototyping, and testing complex systems
• Advanced CAD/CAE and structural analysis expertise
• Experience leading subsystem design and production transition
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to technical leadership
• Familiarity with certification, regulatory, or defense standards
• Customer or supplier‑facing technical experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in office, lab, manufacturing, and test environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, and support hands‑on build and integration activities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25-40 lbs as needed.
• Ability to perform extended computer‑based work (CAD, analysis, documentation).
• Ability to travel occasionally for testing, supplier visits, or program support.

Benefits Overview

Heven AeroTech offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well‑being of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off/sick, and additional protections such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and short and long‑term disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Heven AeroTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Posted Salary Range

$140,000 - $170,000 USD

This position requires candidates be U.S. citizens who are legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations "ITAR" and/or the Export Administration Regulations "EAR". In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Heven AeroTech's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Heven AeroTech's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.