FPV Specialist

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

• R&D Testing & Development:
• Develop and retain a deep understanding of product functionality and capabilities
• Conduct test flights and provide technical feedback
• Collaborate with engineers on air and ground systems, assisting in design feedback, testing, and refinement
• Work on precision soldering, mechanical assembly, 3D printing, and flight software, to support rapid iteration and testing
• Assist in hands-on prototyping and hardware development
• Assist in developing and improving test procedures and safety protocols
• Flight Operations & Piloting:
• Line-of-Sight acro flying
• First-Person-View acro flying
• Perform flight tests and observe system performance, reliability, and handling
• Adapting well to uncomfortable situations/performing under pressure
• Operating within FAA Part 107 regulations
• You should have the following
• Skilled acro FPV drone piloting
• Expert in Betaflight
• PID tuning and blackbox
• Strong technical understanding of UAV systems (both air and ground components)
• Part 107 certified (or ability to obtain within two weeks of start date)
• Proficiency in safety and risk assessment
• Mechanical assembly experience, including hands-on work with UAV components
• Knowledge of electrical systems and how they integrate into UAV platforms
• High attention to detail
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to challenging environments and remain composed under pressure
• US Salary Range
• $90,000 - $140,000+ 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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