UAS Integration Engineer

Heven AeroTech; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Additional protections like disability coverage

Job summary

Heven AeroTech in Winchester, Virginia is seeking a UAS Integration Engineer to integrate mechanical and electrical systems on drones. The ideal candidate will have 2–6+ years of hands-on experience in UAS integration and will be integral to bridging mechanical and electrical domains on fast-paced projects.

Responsibilities include managing subsystem integration while ensuring compliance with documentation and safety protocols. A competitive benefits package is offered to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 2–6+ years of hands-on UAS integration experience, preferably with Group 1 or Group 2 multirotor platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work across mechanical and electrical domains is required.
• Experience with wiring, building, and flying multirotor UAS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical integration of UAS subsystems.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve integration conflicts.
• Maintain and update integration documentation.

Skills

Hands-on UAS integration experience

Cross-discipline capability

Familiarity with ArduPilot or PX4

Mechanical and electrical integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Title: UAS Integration Engineer

Company: Heven AeroTech

Location: Winchester, Virginia

FLSA: Exempt

About the Company

Heven AeroTech is a recognized leader in hydrogen‑powered drones, building successful workplaces rooted in trust and performance.

Role Summary

The UAS Integration Engineer will serve as a cross‑discipline integration resource on Heven AeroTech’s multi‑rotor program. This role bridges mechanical and electrical domains, providing hands‑on integration support across airframe, payload, avionics, and comms subsystems while also serving as a redundant capability across the engineering team on a fast‑moving hardware program.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on mechanical and electrical integration of UAS subsystems including payload interfaces, dropping mechanisms, sensors, and comms hardware onto multirotor platforms.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to resolve integration conflicts across subsystem interfaces (mechanical fit, power budget, signal routing, weight).
• Assist in maintaining and updating integration documentation including ICDs, wiring diagrams, weight budgets, and configuration records.
• Support partner and vendor technical coordination by translating system requirements into interface specifications and integration constraints.
• Support NDAA supply chain compliance efforts by assisting in component evaluation.
• Identify and elevate integration risks early, with recommended mitigation approaches.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field — or equivalent demonstrated experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2–6+ years of hands‑on UAS integration experience, preferably with Group 1 or Group 2 multirotor platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work across mechanical and electrical domains—candidates with a primary discipline in either ME or EE who have cross‑trained on UAS platforms are strongly encouraged.
• Experience physically building, wiring, and flying multirotor UAS systems.
• Familiarity with ArduPilot or PX4 flight controller ecosystems and MAVLink‑based payload integration.
• Experience with payload mechanical interface work (mounting hardware, vibration isolation, CG management) and basic avionics wiring (power distribution, signal harnesses, connectors).
• Strong attention to configuration control—able to maintain accurate documentation while working in a fast‑moving prototype environment.

Preferred:

• Coursework or project experience in UAS systems, embedded systems, or avionics integration.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and work in confined or awkward positions for extended periods during assembly, integration, and testing activities.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment and components weighing up to 50 pounds independently, and up to 75 pounds with assistance when required.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills sufficient to assemble, wire, solder, and integrate small electronic and mechanical components.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and electronic test equipment in a workshop or field environment.
• Visual acuity sufficient to inspect small components, read wiring diagrams, and verify connector/pin alignment.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including indoor lab spaces, hangars, and outdoor test ranges, which may include exposure to heat, cold, wind, dust, or noise.
• Ability to travel to field test sites and support flight operations as needed, which may include occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends.
• Ability to maintain situational awareness and adhere to safety protocols in environments involving rotating machinery, energized electrical systems, and flight operations.

Benefits Overview

Heven AeroTech offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well‑being of employees and their families, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off and additional protections such as critical illness, 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.