Manufacturing Intern

Title: Manufacturing Intern
Company: Heven AeroTech
Location: Winchester, Virginia
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Manufacturing Manager

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 The Manufacturing Intern will support Heven AeroTech's manufacturing and production teams in the assembly, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This position provides hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced aerospace manufacturing environment and offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations professionals.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail‑oriented, safety‑conscious, and eager to gain practical experience in aerospace manufacturing and production.

• Assist with the assembly, integration, and testing of UAS components and systems.
• Support manufacturing personnel with day‑to‑day production activities and assigned projects.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and staging of materials, components, tools, and equipment.
• Follow work instructions, drawings, assembly procedures, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Assist with inspection and verification of components and completed assemblies.
• Identify and communicate potential quality issues, defects, or discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• Support manufacturing process improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining accurate production records, inventory information, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collect and organize production data to support process analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and other cross‑functional teams to support production objectives.
• Participate in manufacturing meetings, training, and safety activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college, university, or technical program pursuing a degree or certificate in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to work hands‑on in a manufacturing environment.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast‑paced environment.
• 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

• Hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly, fabrication, machining, electronics, or other manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, schematics, or bills of materials (BOMs).
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, or measurement equipment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement concepts.
• Experience working with CAD software or other engineering/manufacturing software.
• Experience working with robotics, UAS, aerospace systems, automotive systems, or other complex hardware.
• Previous internship, work experience, academic project, robotics team, or technical club experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while performing manufacturing and assembly activities.
• Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and computer systems.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and work in various positions as required to perform manufacturing activities.
• Ability to work in office, laboratory, warehouse, manufacturing, and production environments.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to safely operate or work around manufacturing tools, equipment, and machinery as trained and authorized.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, or other PPE as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits Overview Heven AeroTech offers interns valuable hands‑on experience, mentorship from experienced manufacturing and engineering professionals, and exposure to innovative aerospace technologies. Interns gain practical experience supporting the production of advanced UAS while developing technical, manufacturing, and professional skills that support future career growth.

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.

Posted Salary Range:

$24 - $25 USD

This position requires candidates be U.S. citizens who are legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Heven AeroTech's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Heven AeroTech's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Heven AeroTech’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.