--- title: 'Logistics Manager at Neros Technologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/logistics-manager-neros-technologies-torrance-california-m34y8t86jj1g' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-06' --- # Logistics Manager at Neros Technologies - **Company:** Neros Technologies - **Location:** Torrance California, United States - **Posted:** 2026-07-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nerostechnologies/jobs/5177595007 ## 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 The Global Logistics Manager will own all domestic and international shipping operations for controlled and hazardous materials, including lithium batteries, defense-related electronics, and ITAR-restricted items. This individual will be responsible for building and managing logistics systems, ensuring compliance with international trade and export regulations, and developing scalable processes to support production growth and global expansion. This role requires deep expertise in international trade compliance, dangerous goods transportation, and defense export controls, combined with a hands-on approach to execution. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing strategic logistics frameworks and managing day-to-day shipping operations. ## Responsibilities - Manage end-to-end domestic and international shipping operations across air, ocean, and ground transportation networks - Oversee packaging, labeling, documentation, and shipment execution for dangerous goods (DG) in accordance with IATA, IMDG, and 49 CFR regulations - Ensure all logistics activities comply with applicable export control regulations, including ITAR, EAR, customs requirements, and hazardous materials regulations - Maintain and manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and logistics service providers to ensure reliable and compliant transportation services - Develop, monitor, and report on key logistics performance indicators (KPIs), including shipping costs, transit times, on-time delivery performance, and carrier effectiveness - Maintain required dangerous goods certifications and ensure proper employee training, documentation, and recordkeeping in accordance with regulatory requirements - Develop, standardize, and maintain logistics standard operating procedures (SOPs) covering shipping, receiving, export documentation, dangerous goods handling, customs compliance, and transportation workflows - Build and maintain audit-ready documentation systems to support traceability and compliance with defense industry requirements, including DFARS, DPAS, and AS9100 standards - Support implementation and optimization of ERP, SCM, and shipping management systems to improve shipment visibility, tracking, reporting, and cost allocation - Partner with Supply Chain, Production, Legal, Engineering, Business Development, and Program Management teams to align logistics operations with customer delivery requirements and export restrictions - Utilize NetSuite and other business systems to prioritize customer orders and shipment schedules based on contractual commitments, need-by dates, production capacity, material readiness, export clearance requirements, and DPAS ratings - Advise engineering and operations teams on packaging design, transportation requirements, and compliance considerations for dangerous goods and controlled exports - Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on logistics efficiency, scalability, compliance, and cost optimization You should have the following - 5+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management, with significant experience supporting international and dangerous goods shipments - Strong working knowledge of IATA, IMDG, 49 CFR, ITAR, EAR, customs regulations, and international trade compliance requirements - Experience preparing and reviewing export documentation, including commercial invoices, shipper's declarations, AES filings, certificates of origin, and related customs documentation - Demonstrated experience developing and implementing logistics processes, SOPs, training programs, and compliance documentation - Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills - Extensive experience working/relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, etc - Strong analytical capabilities with experience utilizing data to drive operational improvements - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with large datasets - Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution in a fast-paced environment US Salary Range $138,000-$193,000 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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