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# Electronics & Programming Engineer at Heven AeroTech

- **Company:** Heven AeroTech
- **Location:** Winchester, VA
- **Compensation:** $118k–$138k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hevenaerotech/jobs/4383939009

## Job description

Title: Electronics & Programming Engineer Department: Hydrogen Location: Winchester, VA Employment Type: Full-Time

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 believe great teams are built on individuals who are humble, 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.

## Role Summary

As the Electronics & Programming Engineer, you will own the controls and electronics stack across our hydrogen generation and fueling product line starting with the Expeditionary Hydrogen Refueling Station and extending to future hydrogen fueling, storage, and dispensing equipment. You will design and program PLC/HMI logic, integrate sensors and safety systems, and lay out the electrical architecture inside compact, ruggedized enclosures. You will work closely with the mechanical design engineers on enclosure and panel layout, with the test engineer on validation and troubleshooting, and with hydrogen team engineers as we integrate controls across the full hydrogen system.

## Key Responsibilities

- Design, program, and commission PLC and HMI logic controlling hydrogen generation, storage, compression, and dispensing subsystems.
- Own electrical schematic development and enclosure electrical layout, including power distribution, breaker/fuse sizing, DIN rail layout, and wire/connector selection for compact, ruggedized packaging.
- Integrate sensors and actuators - pressure transducers, gas sensors, conductivity sensors, float switches, VFDs - and specify signal conditioning, fusing, and protection circuitry.
- Design and validate safety-critical logic, including E-stop circuits, safety relays, and interlocks for hydrogen leak, pressure, and fault conditions.
- Work directly with the mechanical design engineer to co-develop enclosure layouts, cable routing, and component placement across new product designs.
- Partner with the test engineer to define electrical test procedures, build test fixtures, and support environmental and integration testing.
- Support integration of fuel cells and balance-of-plant equipment - compressors, valves, sensors, thermal management - into the broader controls architecture.
- Assist in troubleshoot of systems during bench integration, factory acceptance testing, and field deployment, and perform root-cause analysis on electrical/controls issues.
- Maintain accurate bills of materials, wiring diagrams, and as-built documentation, and support supplier evaluation and component sourcing decisions.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls/Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline, and equivalent hands-on experience.
- 3-6+ years of experience in industrial controls, electronics, or embedded systems design.
- Hands-on experience programming PLCs (ladder logic and/or structured text) and developing HMI applications for industrial or embedded systems.
- Solid understanding of industrial electrical design, including AC/DC power distribution, overcurrent protection, relay logic, and safety circuits (E-stops, safety relays, interlocks).
- Experience reading and working from engineering drawings, electrical diagrams, and component specifications.
- Working knowledge of relevant electrical and safety codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC, UL, CE, as applicable).
- Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort working hands-on with hardware in a lab or production environment.
- Clear, disciplined documentation habits, including wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and design records that others can rely on and build from.
- Safety-first mindset, particularly around hydrogen and high-pressure systems.
- Hands-on problem solver comfortable working directly with hardware on the bench, in the enclosure, and in the field.
- Clear communicator, able to translate technical data into written reports and actionable findings.
- Collaborative team player comfortable working across mechanical design, testing, fuel cell, and production functions.
- Professional working proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required to perform the responsibilities of this role.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
- If this role requires access to information controlled under U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR), applicants must also qualify as a "U.S. person" under 22 CFR §120.62 (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual such as an asylee or refugee)

## Preferred Qualifications

- Direct experience with hydrogen, industrial gas, or high-pressure fluid systems (electrolyzers, compressors, gas sensing, leak detection).
- Background in UAV, aerospace, or defense hardware development programs.
- Familiarity with NFPA 2, NFPA 55, and hydrogen-specific safety requirements for design, lab, and field environments.
- Experience supporting field commissioning, customer training, or service of deployed industrial or energy equipment.
- Familiarity with defense procurement and export control considerations (ITAR/EAR, MTCR) as they relate to technical data, design work, and travel.
- Safety-first mindset, particularly around hydrogen and high-pressure systems.
- Hands-on problem solver comfortable working directly with hardware on the bench, in the enclosure, and in the field.
- Clear communicator, able to translate technical data into written reports and actionable findings.
- Collaborative team player comfortable working across mechanical design, testing, fuel cell, and production functions.

Work Environment This role will be based at Heven AeroTech's Winchester, Virginia facility, with regular time split between the electronics/controls lab and the production floor, working alongside mechanical design, test, and fuel cell engineering. The successful candidate must be comfortable working around high-pressure systems, compressed gases, and hydrogen fuel cell hardware. Travel to customer or field sites to support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting should be expected on a periodic basis. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in applicable work areas.

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. Budgeted Salary Range: $118,000—$138,000 USD

## About Heven AeroTech

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Heven AeroTech designs and manufactures hydrogen-powered drone systems for defense, public safety, and commercial missions, offering extended flight endurance, ultra-quiet operation, and zero-emission capabilities.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: Sterling, Virginia, United States (with offices in Bingen, WA; Miami, FL; Dulles, VA; and Mevoh Carmel, Israel)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Bentzion Levinson (Founder & CEO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Aerospace & Defense, Unmanned Systems, Hydrogen Technology
- Target customers: Defense forces (U.S. Army, national security agencies), public safety organizations, commercial operators (surveillance, logistics, monitoring)
- Mission or purpose statement: "Engineering the Next Era of American Aerospace" — fusing rapid-cycle development with the reliability of a national industrial asset to build the future of American aerospace.

## Products & Services
- **Z1**: A Blue UAS Select hydrogen-powered drone for national security and defense missions, offering ultra-quiet endurance and trusted performance.
- **Raider**: A heavy-lift, mission-ready drone built for reliability and adaptability, capable of carrying payloads across challenging environments.
- **H2D55**: A hydrogen-powered drone platform optimized for long-endurance monitoring of borders, critical assets, and logistics.
- **Urban X**: A drone designed for urban and public safety operations, providing extended aerial support during critical response situations.
- **ATLAS**: A multi-role drone platform that serves as the "ultimate multi-role toolbox" for various mission configurations.
- **Refuelers**: On-demand hydrogen production and refueling systems that ensure operational independence in the field.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Total Funding**: $100.0M (Series B, November 2025, led by IonQ)
- **Key Metric**: Series B raised $100M; acquired HEVEN ENERGY LTD; awarded a U.S. Army Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) in March 2026 for the Z1 and associated hydrogen systems.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: IonQ (lead investor in Series B), Texas Venture Partners, Oracle Defense Ecosystem
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 136.5% YoY (61 employees as of mid-2026); expanded U.S. operations with new HQ in Sterling, VA; opened offices in Bingen, WA and Miami, FL; acquired Zepher Flight Labs; featured in The Defense Post; DIU (Defense Innovation Unit) approved the Z1 for the Blue UAS list.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover in hydrogen-powered defense drones**: The only Blue UAS Select hydrogen-powered drone, providing a unique combination of ultra-quiet operation and extended flight endurance (up to 3x longer than battery-powered drones).
- **Vertical integration**: In-house hydrogen refueling technology (on-demand production) ensures operational independence and reduces logistics burden for customers.
- **Proven government contracts**: U.S. Army Basic Ordering Agreement and DIU approval signal trusted, mission-critical capability for defense customers.
- **Global talent pool**: Operations in both the U.S. and Israel combine American aerospace reliability with Israeli defense-tech innovation and rapid development cycles.
- **Strong IP and acquisitions**: Acquired HEVEN ENERGY LTD and Zepher Flight Labs, adding hydrogen fuel cell expertise and specialized flight capabilities.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling U.S. manufacturing and operations (new HQ in Virginia, expansion in Washington state and Florida).
- Deepening defense and government partnerships (Army BOA, Blue UAS listing).
- Integrating AI and quantum sensor technologies into drone platforms (hired VP of AI Samantha Hamilton; exploring quantum sensors).
- Expanding hydrogen infrastructure (refuelers and on-site production) to enable broader commercial adoption.
- Building a vertically integrated American aerospace company from design to production to field support.

## Why Work Here
- **High-growth environment**: 136.5% headcount growth YoY; company is scaling rapidly with significant funding and government contracts.
- **Mission-driven work**: Directly contribute to national security, public safety, and clean energy solutions through hydrogen-powered drone technology.
- **Global, collaborative culture**: Offices across the U.S. and Israel, with a diverse team of engineers, operations specialists, and defense veterans.
- **Strong leadership**: Experienced executives from defense, aerospace, and hydrogen industries (e.g., Karen Swider-Lyons as VP of Hydrogen Technology; Samantha Hamilton as VP of AI).
- **Active hiring**: 27 open positions as of mid-2026, including engineering roles (Mechanical, Fuel Cell, Production), technical roles (Assembly Technician, Configuration Manager), and compliance/supply chain roles (ITAR/EAR Specialist, Logistics Coordinator).
- **Hybrid/office policy**: Likely office-based given manufacturing and engineering focus, but multiple U.S. locations (Sterling, VA; Bingen, WA; Miami, FL) offer flexibility.
- **Perks**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hydrogen and drone technology; exposure to defense and government contracting; potential for rapid career growth in a scaling organization.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn - Heven AeroTech](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hevenaerotech)
2. [Heven Drones Official Website](https://hevendrones.com/)
3. [Heven AeroTech Official Website](https://hevenaerotech.com/)
4. [CB Insights - Heven AeroTech](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/heven-drones)
5. [Heven Drones - Contact Us](https://hevendrones.com/contact-us/)

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