--- title: 'Administration & Procurement Specialist at Neros Technologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/administration-procurement-specialist-neros-technologies-ukraine-qfe9qnmf93q5' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-06' --- # Administration & Procurement Specialist at Neros Technologies - **Company:** Neros Technologies - **Location:** Ukraine - **Posted:** 2026-09-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nerostechnologies/jobs/5231682007 ## Job description ## Who we are 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. ## What you will be doing As an Administration & Procurement Specialist, you will help ensure that our Ukraine team has everything it needs to operate effectively, from components and equipment to a well-functioning office. This is a highly hands-on role for someone who enjoys keeping things organized, working with suppliers, coordinating multiple requests, and making sure things happen on time. ## Responsibilities - Manage day-to-day procurement requests, from sourcing suppliers and collecting quotations to placing orders and tracking deliveries - Compare supplier offers and support purchasing decisions based on cost, quality, availability, and delivery timelines - Build and maintain strong working relationships with local suppliers and service providers - Maintain clear and accurate procurement records and documentation - Receive and track components, equipment, and other purchased items - Maintain inventory records and support regular inventory counts and stock monitoring - Coordinate local deliveries, couriers, and other logistics needs - Support international shipments and coordinate with logistics providers and relevant internal teams - Coordinate day-to-day office operations, supplies, equipment, maintenance, and workplace needs - Support workplace setup for new team members - Coordinate business travel and accommodation for employees and visitors - Support other logistical and administrative needs of the Ukraine team - Build and maintain simple, clear processes and SOPs within your area of responsibility You should have the following - 2–4+ years of experience in procurement, administration, logistics, operations, or a similar role - Hands-on experience working with suppliers, sourcing products or services, and managing purchases - Experience maintaining procurement, inventory, or other operational records - Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple requests and priorities simultaneously - High attention to detail, particularly when working with orders, documentation, deliveries, and deadlines - Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills - High ownership mindset, you follow tasks through from request to completion - Comfortable working independently and solving day-to-day operational problems - English at approximately B1+ level for communication with international colleagues - Willingness to work in a hands-on, fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly ## Nice to have - Experience with international logistics, shipments, or imports - Experience in hardware, electronics, manufacturing, defense tech, or another product-based environment - Experience building procurement, inventory, or administrative processes from scratch - Experience supporting a growing office or operational team ## About Neros Technologies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: A defense technology company building combat-proven, attritable drones and unmanned systems to deliver asymmetric advantage for Western military forces at scale. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States (El Segundo area) - **Founded**: 2023 - **Founders**: Soren Monroe‑Anderson (CEO) and Olaf Hichwa (CTO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing - **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (Army, Marine Corps), allied nations (Ukraine, UK), and NATO partners – B2G / government. - **Mission statement**: “Building unmanned superiority. At scale. In America.” The company was founded to onshore the manufacturing of drones critical to a modern arsenal and close the gap between design and deployment. ## Products & Services Neros designs and manufactures high-performance unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with a focus on first‑person view (FPV) attritable drones, ground control stations, radios, and supporting software. - **Archer Strike FPV**: A kinetic‑enabled FPV drone for lethal effects at range in contested environments. Combat‑proven, BlueUAS certified, and selected for the U.S. Army’s PBAS program. - **Archer**: General‑purpose FPV drone built for modular payloads and resilient communications; also available as the **Archer Fiber** variant (fiber‑optic control link for jamming resistance, launched Dec 2025 in partnership with Kela Technologies). - **Longbow / Crossbow**: Ground control stations – Longbow is a maximum‑range stationary GCS; Crossbow is a tactical GCS enabling electronic warfare resistance at range. - **APEX (Adaptive Payload Exchange)**: An open‑source drone‑to‑payload integration standard (released May 2026) with commitments from Northrop Grumman and others. - **Software**: Flight control, autonomy, and manufacturing‑support software. Custom flight computer with integrated sensor suite, designed for rapid iteration and software‑defined hardware. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding – **$120.9M** raised to date (Seed $10.9M, Series A $35M, Series B $75M) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Sequoia Capital (led Series B), Vy Capital, Cantos (led Seed); Kela Technologies (Archer Fiber), Northrop Grumman (APEX), DARPA (AI Grand Prix hardware provider) - **Growth Signals**: - Selected by U.S. Army for Purpose‑Built Attritable Systems (PBAS) program (one of three vendors) targeting up to 1M drones over two years. - 6,000‑unit export deal to Ukraine. - Established Neros Technologies UK with up to £10M investment over five years; manufacturing hub in Swindon. - Headcount growth: +355% YoY (approx. 75–88 employees); 52 active job postings as of mid‑2026. - Open‑sourced APEX standard to create ecosystem lock‑in. ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertically integrated U.S. manufacturing** with a secure, onshored supply chain – founded specifically to rebuild the American drone industrial base. - **Combat‑proven systems** (Ukraine, live‑fire testing) in high‑tempo electronic warfare environments. - **BlueUAS certified** – compliance with NDAA and U.S. government standards. - **Fiber‑optic control link** (Archer Fiber) that is immune to RF jamming – a unique differentiation in contested spectrum. - **Open‑source payload standard (APEX)** to drive adoption and ecosystem dependence. - **Rapid iteration culture** – “engineer at the speed of modern conflict” with continuous battlefield feedback. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale production**: CEO has publicly stated a target of 10,000+ drones per month; PBAS award and UK hub are key enablers. - **International expansion**: Establish sovereign manufacturing in the UK (Swindon) to supply British Armed Forces and NATO partners. - **Autonomy advancement**: Hiring Head of Autonomy, autonomy simulation engineers, and computer vision engineers to mature software‑defined capabilities. - **Ecosystem building**: Promote APEX as an industry standard to lock in partners and expand market reach. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Fast, hands‑on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.” Emphasizes extreme ownership, rapid iteration, and real‑world impact. Attracts talent from SpaceX, Anduril, Skydio, and Relativity Space. - **Work model**: On‑site in Torrance (CA), with a Tennessee office (Advanced Manufacturing) and Ukraine office. UK hub (Swindon) also hiring. Roles include engineering, manufacturing, autonomy, RF, IT, and business development. - **Notable perks / engineering culture**: Build products that are actually tested in combat; startup speed with mission‑focused seriousness; opportunity to shape the future of attritable drone warfare. Strong preference for builders, not watchers. ## Sources 1. [neros.tech](https://www.neros.tech/) 2. [Greenhouse Careers Page](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nerostechnologies) 3. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/neros-tech) 4. [Built In Neros Technologies](https://builtin.com/company/neros-technologies) 5. 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