Flight Operations Specialist

Title: UAS Flight Operations Specialist

Company: Heven Aero Tech

Location: Bingen, Washington

FLSA: Exempt

About Our Company: At Heven Aero Tech (Heven), we don’t just believe in the power of people—we build our success on it. As a leader in hydrogen‑powered drone technology, we’ve created an environment where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and employees are empowered to make a real impact.

Our culture is grounded in trust, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence. We value team members who are humble, hungry, and smart
—those who prioritize team success, take initiative to improve continuously, and bring strong interpersonal awareness to everything they do. At Heven, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your growth is supported through hands‑on experience and close collaboration.

The UAS Flight Operations Specialist will apply their field experience to build, demonstrate, and test hydrogen‑powered Hybrid VTOL and Multirotor Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). They will support and/or perform flight tests, technical demonstrations, and customer training plans as necessary. This position requires automobile travel up to ~2 hours each way to flight‑test ranges. Some ground tests can be performed locally.

• Perform flight tests of Group 2+ UAS
• Create and maintain test plans, reports, and summaries in support of a training development and demonstration schedule
• Collaborate with other internal stakeholders and leads to ensure health and readiness of the UAS
• Support the development of sustainment‑ready military UAS by providing product feedback to the engineering team to inform design objectives and improvements
• Develop and implement customer use cases of the Air Vehicle

Required:

• Minimum of 4+ years military UAS operations experience
• Minimum of 4+ years UAS development experience
• Experience integrating payloads and radios (e.g., Trillium, Persistent Systems, Silvus)
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Ability to present technical data to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to maintain and optimize complex systems, including preventative maintenance
• Commitment to maintaining and improving safety for personnel and equipment
• Collaborative, professional, and effective in conflict resolution

Preferred:

• Experience with military, fixed‑wing VTOL or multirotor, and Group 2+ categories in theater
• Experience with SOCOM’s “Mod Payload” design standard
• Experience with STANAG 4586 GCS with software such as Vigilant Spirit
• Experience with multiple GCS software including QGround
  
  Control, Embention, Micropilot, Mission Planner
• Experience with manual flight control
• Ability to develop training curriculum content
• DOD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)

• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, dust)
• Ability to travel by vehicle for up to ~2 hours each way to test locations
• Ability to set up, operate, and break down flight test equipment in field environments
• Manual dexterity to assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical and electronic systems
• Ability to work in physically dynamic environments, including uneven terrain and remote locations
• Visual acuity sufficient to safely operate UAS and monitor flight operations
• Ability to comply with all safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

Heven Aero Tech 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.

Heven Aero Tech 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.

Salary Range: $41 – $55 USD