Athena Technologies, Inc. Jobs and Profile

Careers with Athena Technologies, Inc.

As the premier developer and producer of navigation and control systems for the unmanned vehicle market, Athena offers challenging and exciting career opportunities for innovative thinkers who have the drive and vision to succeed. 

“It’s a challenging, fast paced atmosphere.”
“I feel like I have a voice here.”
“It’s interesting work; you find something new and different each day.”
“I enjoy the camaraderie and working with a talented group of people.”

  Our employees, on working at Athena

Top Reasons to Work at Athena Technologies, Inc.

Fast-Paced, Exciting Environment.  A 2005 and 2006 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and 500 Company.  A 2006 Inc 500 Company.  Recognized regionally and nationally, Athena is a successful growing yet dynamic company.  Make an impact at Athena versus being a number in an institutional environment.

Challenging Work.  Developing navigation technology and flight control systems for UAVs offers employees the opportunity to work with some of the most leading-edge technology in the area and the world. Work with some of the most accomplished engineers in the aerospace industry.

Competitive Benefits.  Athena provides its employees a highly competitive total compensation and benefits package with 80% paid Medical and Dental, Free Life/AD&D and Long/Short Term Disability, Holidays with one week winter break, Vacation and Sick time, 401(k) with 50% Match, continuing education and more.  Employees enjoy catered lunches, outdoor social events, and a casual work environment.

Only Traffic-Free Reverse Commute in DC Area.  Offering a shorter and more pleasant commute than any other high tech company. Athena employees live in Fauquier, Prince William, Fairfax , Loudon, Arlington , and Montgomery Counties .

Scenic and Convenient Location.  Located in the rolling hills of Virginia ’s famed Horse Country, we are away from traffic and congestion of the city but enjoy easy convenient access to everything the region has to offer from the countryside to Washington DC .

New State-of-the-Art Headquarters Facility.  Athena officially opened its brand new state of the art 43,000 sq. ft. corporate office and R&D facility in July 2007.  The new facility provides Athena with the physical and creative space needed to expand by adding to our team of the brightest minds in the industry, enhancing infrastructure, and increasing production.

Our “Good Works”.  Athena is an active contributor to education, advancing the nation's position in science and technology and supporting the local community.  We sponsor graduate students, an Olympic Equestrian, and polo events in rural Virginia .  We hold an annual toy drive to support Toys for Tots.  A number of Athena employees are involved in mentoring programs in the Greater Washington Region.