Machine Learning Engineer, Autonomy

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-5 years of experience developing and deploying machine learning or autonomy software on robotic, autonomous, or UAS platforms.
• Strong C++ and Python development skills, including Linux-based development and modern machine learning frameworks.
• Working knowledge of perception, sensor integration, autonomous decision making or planning, and real-time system integration.
• Professional working proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required to perform the responsibilities of this role.

• Direct experience with UAS autonomy, aircraft integration, or flight test.
• Experience with NVIDIA edge compute, CUDA/TensorRT, ROS 2, MAVLink, or comparable robotics and vehicle interfaces.
• Aerospace or defense experience and eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

• Ability to work effectively in a standard office, engineering laboratory, aircraft integration, hangar, and outdoor flight-test environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and work around aircraft, ground-support equipment, test equipment, and computing hardware for extended periods as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, and position equipment and components weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to safely work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions during ground and flight-test activities.
• Ability to work around aircraft systems, electrical equipment, rotating equipment, batteries, and other laboratory/flight-test hazards while following applicable safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment, read computer displays, instrumentation, schematics, logs, and test data, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends, when required to support aircraft integration, ground testing, or flight-test operations.
• Ability and willingness to travel to company facilities, customer sites, and/or designated flight-test locations as required by the position.

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.

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.