--- title: 'FPV Technician at Neros Technologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/fpv-technician-neros-technologies-torrance-728x08jbf561' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-08' --- # FPV Technician at Neros Technologies - **Company:** Neros Technologies - **Location:** Torrance, CA - **Posted:** 2026-07-31 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nerostechnologies/jobs/5200041007 ## 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 Neros is seeking FPV Technicians to support our R&D and flight testing. This position focuses on building and maintaining prototype aerial systems, and supporting flight test campaigns in the field. You'll work closely with Test Pilots and engineers to ensure that all equipment is prepared, tests are thoroughly documented, and act as Visual Observer in flight tests. The ideal candidate has a strong FPV drone background, is comfortable building a variety of drone sizes, has excellent organizational skills, and a genuine passion for UAV technology. This role plays a large part in advancing product reliability, streamlining flight test operations, and maintaining the performance of our drone fleet and equipment. ## Responsibilities R&D Equipment - Build, repair, and maintain FPV drones and R&D test articles - Support the maintenance and improvement of flight testing tools, equipment, and lab organization - Providing feedback to engineers on user experience, durability, field testing success - Perform soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly of FPV drones - Track and organize R&D drones and parts, and keep serialization and equipment records accurate Field Operational Scope - This is not a Pilot-in-Command role. Test flights are flown by designated pilots. - Assist pilots and test leads during flight testing as visual observer and ground support - Evaluate and provide feedback to improve test operations - Pre-flight and post-flight inspections and functional checks on testing equipment - Record test notes, observations, and flight data; finalize the test record with blackbox and DVR attached - Site setup and teardown: staging area, charging, equipment layout, comms check - Equipment accountability for the duration of the test; every drone, GCS, battery, and peripheral is tracked - Follow internal safety protocols and applicable FAA regulations; evaluate and improve operational safety practices on site Travel - Field-heavy role with multi-day deployments to remote test sites, including overnights during the week - Sites include desert environments with sustained high heat and long operating days - Occasional out of state travel may be required - Valid driver's license required; lift and carry up to 50 lbs You should have the following - Strong understanding of UAV components - Skilled in soldering and mechanical assembly - Comfortable operating power tools and shop machinery - Proven experience setting up and running field operations - Ability to operate in unpredictable outdoor environments - Excellent organizational and documentation skills - Strong communication skills and attention to detail - Ability to drive large vehicles in off-road environments ## Nice to have - Strong hands-on FPV drone build experience - Experience building larger FPV drones (10", 13", and up) - Knowledge of Betaflight and ESC software - Acro FPV drone piloting - Experience with CAD and 3D printing - FAA Part 107 certification US Salary Range $70,304 – $91,500 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package. 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. ## 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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