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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Heven AeroTech's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Heven AeroTech's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Heven AeroTech
- high 22 stale, 0 reposted of 34 open
- Hiring momentum
- 62 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Heven AeroTech's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Heven AeroTech.
About this role
The Machine Learning Engineer, Autonomy at Heven AeroTech focuses on developing and deploying machine learning and autonomy capabilities for uncrewed aircraft systems. This role involves working on perception, tracking, sensor fusion, and mission-level decision making, while collaborating with various engineering teams to integrate these capabilities into real aircraft. The engineer will also engage in simulation, ground testing, and flight testing to ensure reliable operation of the autonomy systems.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Heven AeroTech as an employer.
What you need
- 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)
Nice to have
- 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
What you get
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- retirement plans
- paid time off/sick
- critical illness coverage
- hospital indemnity
- accident coverage
Worth weighing
- no salary listed in the posting
- the role requires flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, or weekends
- the position may require travel to various locations for testing and integration
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Listed by Heven AeroTech on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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