UAS Flight Operations Specialist

Title: UAS Flight Operations Specialist |
Company: Heven Aero Tech |
Location: Winchester, Virginia |
FLSA: Non‑Exempt

Heven Aero Tech is a leader in hydrogen‑powered drone technology. We value humility, hunger, and smart teamwork, and we empower employees to make a real impact on our rapidly evolving products.

• Perform flight tests of Group 2+ UAS.
• Create and maintain test plans, reports, and summaries to support training development and demonstration schedules.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure health and readiness of the UAS fleet.
• Provide product feedback to engineering to guide design improvements for sustainment‑ready military UAS.
• Develop and implement customer use cases for the Air Vehicle.
• Participate in subsystem bench testing, iron‑bird proof testing, diagnostic and debugging activities, and root‑cause analysis.
• Assist in assembly of Air Vehicles, Ground Control Systems, and Ground Support Equipment, offering user‑perspective feedback and training documentation.

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 preventive maintenance.
• Commitment to safety for personnel and equipment.
• Collaborative, professional, and effective in conflict resolution.

Preferred:

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

• Lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Stand, walk, and work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather (heat, cold, wind, dust).
• Travel by vehicle up to approximately 2 hours each way to test locations.
• Set up, operate, and break down flight test equipment in field environments.
• Manual dexterity for assembling, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems.
• Work in physically dynamic environments, including uneven terrain and remote locations.
• Visual acuity sufficient to safely operate UAS and monitor flight operations.
• Comply with all safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Heven Aero Tech offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off/sick leave, 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.

$41 – $55 USD