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Electrical Engineer
Title: Electronic Engineer – Avionics and System Integration
Company: Heven AeroTech
Location: Winchester, VA - Tech Center
FLSA: Exempt
About Our Company:
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. We know that great organizations are built by extraordinary teams. That’s why we invest in your professional growth, offering robust training programs, leadership development opportunities, and a clear pathway for advancement. At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact.
Role Summary:
The Electrical Engineer – Avionics & Systems Integration will establish U.S.-based technical ownership of the electrical architecture, leading avionics integration, power distribution, RF/telemetry systems, and design modifications to support domestic manufacturing and evolving customer requirements. This role ensures electrical system reliability, manufacturability, and configuration control as the program transitions to Winchester
Essential Responsibilities:
- Define and own the electrical architecture for UAV platforms, including power distribution, avionics stack selection (flight controllers, ESCs), RF/telemetry architecture, wiring topology, and peripheral integrations.
- Lead electrical integration of new payloads, sensors, and customer-driven modifications, ensuring system compatibility and performance.
- Develop and update schematics, wiring diagrams, harness designs, and interface control documentation to support domestic manufacturing.
- Troubleshoot system-level electrical, EMI, grounding, and signal integrity issues during bench, ground, and flight testing.
- Collaborate with Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering to drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and reduce assembly variability.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
- 3–7+ years of experience in UAV, aerospace, robotics, or embedded systems environments with hands-on avionics integration.
- Experience designing and troubleshooting power distribution systems (battery systems, BECs, ESCs, regulators) and low-voltage signal architectures.
- Proficiency developing schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness documentation using industry-standard ECAD tools.
- Working knowledge of RF systems, telemetry links, GNSS, and EMI/grounding best practices.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams in fast-paced development environments.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with coursework or research focused on embedded systems, power electronics, RF systems, or aerospace applications.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing design, testing, and analysis work.
- Capability to use computers, oscilloscopes, and electronic test equipment for prolonged periods with fine motor control.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment or components up to 25–30 lbs (e.g., avionics units, test hardware).
- Ability to work in hangar or flight-test environments, including exposure to noise and moving equipment.
- Capability to bend, reach, kneel, or work in confined spaces when integrating or troubleshooting avionics systems in aircraft or test rigs.
- Ability to distinguish colors and small visual indicators (e.g., wiring, LEDs, circuit markings) for electronics diagnostics and assembly.
- Ability to travel occasionally to test sites, integration facilities, or airfields and safely operate in those environments.
Benefits Overview:
Heven AeroTech 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.
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.
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