Hiring: Machine Learning Engineer - Autonomy Company: Heven AeroTech Location: Bingen, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 10:29:34 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Embedded Systems, Linux, Machine Learning, Python, TensorRT About the job 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. •Solid functional working knowledge of perception, sensor integration, autonomous decision making or planning, and real-time system integration. •Professional working proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required to perform the responsibilities of this role. •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 Required Skills: •Develop, integrate, and deploy machine learning and autonomy capabilities for uncrewed aircraft, with emphasis on reliable operation on real aircraft and onboard compute. •Develop mission-level autonomous behaviors using appropriate combinations of state machines, behavior trees, planners, optimization methods, deterministic logic, and machine learning. •Develop and integrate perception capabilities including object detection, classification, tracking, scene understanding, sensor fusion, and geospatial reasoning. •Integrate autonomy software with autopilots, companion computers, mission computers, sensors, payloads, data links, and GCS/C2 systems while maintaining clear interfaces with flight-control functions. •Develop production-quality C++ and Python software for real-time and near-real-time execution, including optimization for NVIDIA GPU and embedded edge-compute platforms. •Develop and use simulation, SIL, HIL, bench-test, and automated test environments to evaluate autonomy behavior and reduce risk prior to flight. •Support aircraft integration, ground test, and flight test of autonomy capabilities, including analysis of logs and test data to characterize performance and drive improvements. •Collaborate across Heven AeroTech with Machine Learning Engineers, Platform Engineers, Flight Test, avionics, electrical, mechanical, and other engineering teams. Qualifications: •Direct experience with UAS autonomy, aircraft integration, or flight test. •Aerospace or defense experience and eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. •Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a standard office, engineering laboratory, aircraft integration, hangar, and outdoor flight-test environment. •Demonstrated capacity to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and work around aircraft, ground-support equipment, test equipment, and computing hardware for extended periods as required. •Demonstrated capacity to lift, carry, and position equipment and components weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. •Demonstrated capacity to safely work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions during ground and flight-test activities. •Demonstrated capacity to work around aircraft systems, electrical equipment, rotating equipment, batteries, and other laboratory/flight-test hazards while following applicable safety procedures and PPE requirements. •Demonstrated capacity to visually inspect equipment, read computer displays, instrumentation, schematics, logs, and test data, with or without reasonable accommodation. •Demonstrated capacity to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends, when required to support aircraft integration, ground testing, or flight-test operations. •Ability and willingness to travel to company facilities, customer sites, and/or designated flight-test locations as required by the position. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!