{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8847e8d26d441fd29924700b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8847e8d26d441fd29924700b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8847e8d26d441fd29924700b","title":"Machine Learning Engineer, Autonomy","description":"Title:Machine Learning Engineer, AutonomyCompany:Heven AeroTechLocation:Bingen, Washington or Sterling, VirginiaFLSA:ExemptAbout 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.\r\nWe believe great teams are built on individuals who arehumble, hungry, and smart —those who put team success first, take initiative to continuously improve, and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness. At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact as you grow through hands‑on experience and collaboration across the team.\r\nRole Summary:Reporting to the Head of Mission Systems and Software, the Machine Learning Engineer - Autonomy develops and deploys machine learning and autonomy capabilities for Heven AeroTech uncrewed aircraft systems. The role focuses on practical UAS autonomy, including perception, tracking, sensor fusion, mission‑level decision making, planning, and integration with flight‑control, mission‑system, onboard‑compute, and payload interfaces. This engineer works closely with other Machine Learning Engineers, Platform Engineers, Flight Test, and aircraft engineering teams to take autonomy capabilities from development through simulation, integration, ground test, and flight test.\r\nEssential Responsibilities:Develop, integrate, and deploy machine learning and autonomy capabilities for uncrewed aircraft, with emphasis on reliable operation on real aircraft and onboard compute.\r\nDevelop mission‑level autonomous behaviors using appropriate combinations of state machines, behavior trees, planners, optimization methods, deterministic logic, and machine learning.\r\nDevelop and integrate perception capabilities including object detection, classification, tracking, scene understanding, sensor fusion, and geospatial reasoning.\r\nIntegrate autonomy software with autopilots, companion computers, mission computers, sensors, payloads, data links, and GCS/C2 systems while maintaining clear interfaces with flight‑control functions.\r\nDevelop production‑quality C++ and Python software for real‑time and near‑real‑time execution, including optimization for NVIDIA GPU and embedded edge‑compute platforms.\r\nDevelop and use simulation, SIL, HIL, bench‑test, and automated test environments to evaluate autonomy behavior and reduce risk prior to flight.\r\nSupport aircraft integration, ground test, and flight test of autonomy capabilities, including analysis of logs and test data to characterize performance and drive improvements.\r\nCollaborate across Heven AeroTech with Machine Learning Engineers, Platform Engineers, Flight Test, avionics, electrical, mechanical, and other engineering teams.\r\nQualifications & Experience:Required:BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.\r\n2-5 years of experience developing and deploying machine learning or autonomy software on robotic, autonomous, or UAS platforms.\r\nStrong C++ and Python development skills, including Linux‑based development and modern machine learning frameworks.\r\nWorking knowledge of perception, sensor integration, autonomous decision making or planning, and real‑time system integration.\r\nProfessional working proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required to perform the responsibilities of this role.\r\nPreferred:Direct experience with UAS autonomy, aircraft integration, or flight test.\r\nExperience with NVIDIA edge compute, CUDA/TensorRT, ROS 2, MAVLink, or comparable robotics and vehicle interfaces.\r\nAerospace or defense experience and eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.\r\nPhysical Requirements:Ability to work effectively in a standard office, engineering laboratory, aircraft integration, hangar, and outdoor flight‑test environment.\r\nAbility to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and work around aircraft, ground‑support equipment, test equipment, and computing hardware for extended periods as required.\r\nAbility to lift, carry, and position equipment and components weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.\r\nAbility to safely work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions during ground and flight‑test activities.\r\nAbility to work around aircraft systems, electrical equipment, rotating equipment, batteries, and other laboratory/flight‑test hazards while following applicable safety procedures and PPE requirements.\r\nAbility to visually inspect equipment, read computer displays, instrumentation, schematics, logs, and test data, with or without reasonable accommodation.\r\nAbility to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends, when required to support aircraft integration, ground testing, or flight‑test operations.\r\nAbility and willingness to travel to company facilities, customer sites, and/or designated flight‑test locations as required by the position.\r\nBenefits 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. 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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.\r\nWe believe great teams are built on individuals who arehumble, hungry, and smart —those who put team success first, take initiative to continuously improve, and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness. At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact as you grow through hands‑on experience and collaboration across the team.\r\nRole Summary:Reporting to the Head of Mission Systems and Software, the Machine Learning Engineer - Autonomy develops and deploys machine learning and autonomy capabilities for Heven AeroTech uncrewed aircraft systems. 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