UAS / Drone Integration Lead
Neros is looking for a Mission Integrations Lead to help build and run our newest team, Mission Integrations. In this role, you'll personally drive our most complex hardware and software integration efforts, manage a small team of Integration Specialists, and work directly with external partners — all while staying deeply hands-on with the technical work.
Manage and mentor a team of Integration Specialists, including scoping and prioritizing their work
Personally lead the most complex or highest-visibility integration projects, from feasibility through proof-of-concept
Serve as the primary point of contact for external partner companies on active integration efforts
Conduct technical feasibility assessments for new integration opportunities
Represent the team in cross-functional coordination with Engineering and other stakeholders
Help define team direction, technical standards, and documentation practices, including a repository of integration documentation (ICDs, CAD files, and related records)
Support hiring and onboarding as the team grows
You should have the following
Significant hands-on experience in the FPV drone space, with demonstrated technical depth others defer to
Demonstrated experience building multiple FPV drones from scratch, across multiple sizes (including 8"+ platforms)
Strong working knowledge of Betaflight configuration and tuning
Comfort with light soldering, wiring, and physical prototyping (e.g., 3D-printed mounts/brackets)
Strong working knowledge of ELRS, RF propagation, and spectrum management
Prior experience managing or leading others
FPV Flight experience (Acro, non-stabilized)
FAA Part 107 certification
Strong communication skills, with comfort engaging directly with external partners and customers, including in defense/military mission contexts
Based in or willing to relocate to Torrance, CA; willing to travel up to 25%
Nice to Have
Prior military experience or exposure to defense operations and TTPs
ArduPilot/PX4 experience
Experience with contract or commissioned build work for external clients
Experience building or scaling a technical team from its early stages
US Salary Range
$112,500 – $157,500 USD