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# Engineering Configuration Manager, Hydrogen at Heven AeroTech

- **Company:** Heven AeroTech
- **Location:** Winchester, VA
- **Compensation:** $105k–$135k
- **Posted:** 2026-07-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hevenaerotech/jobs/4332196009

## Job description

Title:  Engineering Configuration Manager, Hydrogen Company: Heven AeroTech Location: Winchester, VA FLSA: Exempt

Role Summary: The Engineering Configuration Manager for Hydrogen owns the configuration management and documentation backbone of Heven AeroTech's hydrogen generation and fueling technologies, guiding them from engineering development into scalable, repeatable manufacturing. Based at our Winchester, VA facility, this role governs product baselines, change control, and design documentation—ensuring hardware, software, baseline designs, and change histories remain consistent across engineering, production, and field operations.

Working cross-functionally with fuel cell engineering, program management, quality, supply chain, and production teams, the Configuration Manager ensures Heven's hydrogen systems transition from concept to the production floor safely, on schedule, and at the cost and quality targets required by our defense and commercial customers.

Essential Responsibilities:

- Bill of Materials (BOMs): Structuring and maintaining multi-level engineering BOMs and manufacturing BOMs, ensuring full traceability down to individual components, raw materials, or sub-assemblies.
- Change Control Management:  Owning the formal end-to-end change management workflow for Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECR / ECO / ECN), from evaluating a proposed change to routing it through approval and verifying implementation.
- PLM/PDM System Ownership: Administering product data management and product lifecycle management software (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, Arena, Aras) to enforce revision control, access permissions, and workflow rules.
- Cross-Discipline Alignment: Serving as the central nexus connecting design engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality assurance to prevent "version drift" between design releases and vendor orders.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in product lifecycle management, manufacturing engineering, new product introduction (NPI), or a related technology transfer role.
- Demonstrated experience taking hardware products from engineering prototype through production, including DFM/DFA reviews and stage-gate processes.
- Working knowledge of BOM structures, engineering change management, and PLM/PDM tooling.
- Experience reading and working with engineering drawings, P&IDs, and system schematics.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, quality, and production.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into clear documentation and decisions for varied audiences.

Preferred:

- Background in energy, aerospace, or defense hardware programs.
- Familiarity with high-pressure gas systems and relevant codes and standards (NFPA 2, ASME B31.3, CGA).
- Experience supporting hazard analyses (HAZOP, FMEA).
- Experience scaling manufacturing at an early-stage or low-rate-initial-production.
- Familiarity with defense procurement and export control considerations (ITAR/EAR, MTCR) as they relate to production planning.
- Direct experience with hydrogen generation/electrolyzer technology.

Physical Requirements:

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer performing documentation, data entry, and configuration management tasks.
- Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
- Frequent movement between office areas, engineering spaces, and the production/manufacturing floor.
- Ability to occasionally stand and walk for extended periods while conducting reviews, inspections, or floor coordination.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds (e.g., hardware components, documentation, or equipment).
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or reaching to inspect components, sub-assemblies, or equipment.
- Sufficient visual acuity to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, system schematics, and detailed technical documentation, both on screen and in print.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with cross-functional teams in person and remotely.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to noise, moving machinery, and high-pressure gas systems, requiring adherence to all safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Ability to wear required PPE (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, closed-toe/safety footwear) when on the production floor or in testing areas.
- May occasionally be required to work extended hours to meet project deadlines or support production schedules.

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: $105,000—$135,000 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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