Heven AeroTech

Machine Learning Engineer - Autonomy

Heven AeroTech · Sterling, Virginia

Posted 27 days ago

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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

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About this role

The Machine Learning Engineer - Autonomy at Heven AeroTech will focus on developing and deploying machine learning and autonomy capabilities for uncrewed aircraft systems. Daily responsibilities include creating mission-level autonomous behaviors, integrating perception capabilities, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure reliable operation of autonomy software in real-world applications.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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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, but a budgeted range is provided
  • Role involves working in various environments including outdoor flight tests and may require flexible hours
  • Candidates must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and work around aircraft systems and hazards

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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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