FPV Test Pilot

About the role

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We're hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

Responsibilities

• Pilot drones in flight testing, gain deep familiarity with the system and aircraft performance
• ~80% time field testing. Must have ability to travel several days in a week
• Prepare, transport, and operate drone systems and supporting equipment
• Document and collect data during tests
• Perform high volume qualification on late-stage engineering products
• You should have the following
• 2 years minimum on acro drones
• Expert at acro FPV and LOS flying
• Ability to detect subtle performance issues in equipment
• Technical knowledge of UAV components
• Betaflight and ESC software
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Part 107

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in FPV
• Blackbox analysis and PID tuning
• Professional FPV piloting experience
• CAD/drone design
• Experience with cinelifters or large FPV platforms
• US Salary Range
• $70,000 - $120,000 USD
• We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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