Heven AeroTech builds hydrogen fuel cell-powered, long-endurance unmanned aerial systems for defense, public safety, and commercial operators.
<p><strong>Title:</strong> Mechanical Engineer <br><strong>Company:</strong> Heven AeroTech<br><strong>Location:</strong> Winchester, Virginia <br><strong>FLSA:</strong> Exempt<br><strong><br>About Our Company:</strong><br>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.</p> <p>We believe great teams are built on individuals who are <strong>humble, hungry, and smart</strong>—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.</p> <p><strong>Role Summary:</strong><br>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.</p> <p>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 <strong>hungry, humble, and smart</strong>—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.</p> <p><strong>Essential Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the design and development of complex airframe structures, subsystems, and tooling across prototype and production stages.</li> <li>Architect workflows, technical drawings, and analyses that ensure manufacturability, performance, and long-term reliability.</li> <li>Provide technical direction during design reviews and guide less experienced engineers in best practices.</li> <li>Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and initiative by proactively identifying design improvements and new approaches. <em>(Hungry)</em></li> <li>Lead integration of complex airframe structures and subsystems, ensuring alignment across design, test, and production.</li> <li>Define validation strategies, oversee execution of structural and system-level tests, and interpret results to guide design refinements.</li> <li>Provide technical leadership in readiness reviews and resolve cross-disciplinary issues.</li> <li>Apply strong engineering judgment and structured problem-solving to complex technical challenges. <em>(Smart)</em></li> <li>Partner with cross-functional leads in engineering, manufacturing, and programs to drive alignment.</li> <li>Lead initiatives to improve processes, tools, and documentation that strengthen product quality and efficiency.</li> <li>Influence decision-making through clear, data-driven technical guidance.</li> <li>Approach collaboration with respect, openness to feedback, and a team-first mindset. <em>(Humble)</em></li> <li>Lead subsystem-level efforts or scoped projects, ensuring technical quality and alignment with program goals.</li> <li>Mentor early-career engineers and technicians, fostering growth and sharing best practices.</li> <li>Represent mechanical engineering in program reviews and contribute to technical direction.</li> <li>Take ownership of complex problems and drive them to resolution with accountability and follow-through. <em>(Hungry & Smart)</em></li> <li>Model professionalism, humility, and a commitment to team success over individual recognition. <em>(Humble)</em></li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p> <p><strong>Required</strong></p> <ul> <li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree desirable.</li> <li>Experience: 5–10 years in mechanical engineering, preferably in UAV, aerospace, defense, or complex hardware environments.</li> <li>Deep expertise in mechanical design, structural analysis, and system integration. Proficient in CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo).</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to lead complex subsystem development and solve advanced technical challenges with sound judgment. <em>(Smart)</em></li> <li>Understands how design decisions impact full system performance, manufacturability, and lifecycle reliability.</li> <li>Works effectively across disciplines, values diverse perspectives, and builds strong working relationships. <em>(Humble)</em></li> <li>Demonstrates a strong work ethic, takes ownership of outcomes, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve products and processes. <em>(Hungry)</em></li> <li>Invests in developing others, shares knowledge openly, and elevates team performance. <em>(Humble)</em></li> <li>Communicates clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred</strong></p> <ul> <li>8+ years of aerospace or UAV mechanical engineering experience</li> <li>Hands-on experience building, prototyping, and testing complex systems</li> <li>Advanced CAD/CAE and structural analysis expertise</li> <li>Experience leading subsystem design and production transition</li> <li>Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to technical leadership</li> <li>Familiarity with cert