Senior UAV Mechanical Engineer — Airframe & Systems

Heven Drones Ltd; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Heven AeroTech in Winchester, Virginia, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in airframe design, structural analysis, and system integration to lead complex projects for unmanned aerial platforms. You will design, test, and deliver mechanical solutions across prototypes to production, mentor junior engineers, and drive manufacturability, performance, and readiness.

The role requires 5–10 years in UAV/aerospace, strong CAD/CAE skills, and a track record of leading subsystem

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; master’s preferred.
• 5–10 years in mechanical engineering, UAV/aerospace experience.
• Strong CAD/CAE and system integration expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of airframe structures and subsystems across prototype and production.
• Define validation strategies and oversee tests.
• Provide direction during design reviews and mentor engineers.
• Ensure manufacturability, performance, and reliability.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

System integration

CAD tools

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Heven AeroTech in Winchester, Virginia, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in airframe design, structural analysis, and system integration to lead complex projects for unmanned aerial platforms. You will design, test, and deliver mechanical solutions across prototypes to production, mentor junior engineers, and drive manufacturability, performance, and readiness.

The role requires 5–10 years in UAV/aerospace, strong CAD/CAE skills, and a track record of leading subsystem