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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.\nAs 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.\nWhat you will be doing\nNeros is looking for an Integration Specialist to join our growing Mission Integrations team. In this role, you'll build, modify, and field-test FPV drone platforms to prove out integrations with third-party hardware and software systems - working hands-on from initial feasibility through proof-of-concept, and engaging directly with external partners along the way.\nBuild and modify multi-rotor FPV platforms across multiple sizes to support integration and testing needs\nConfigure and troubleshoot Betaflight-based flight controllers, ELRS radio links, and related RF systems\nPerform hands-on hardware modification - soldering, wiring, prototyping mounts/brackets - to enable new integrations\nAssess technical feasibility of potential integrations and scope the engineering effort required\nField test integration prototypes and support handoff to internal support and training teams\nWork directly with external partner companies on technical integration requirements\nYou should have the following\n2-3+ years of hands-on experience in the FPV drone space\nDemonstrated experience building multiple FPV drones from scratch, across multiple sizes (including 8\"+ platforms)\nStrong working knowledge of Betaflight configuration and tuning\nComfort with light soldering, wiring, and physical prototyping (e.g., 3D-printed mounts/brackets)\nStrong working knowledge of ELRS, RF propagation, and spectrum management\nFPV Flight experience (Acro, non-stabilized)\nFAA Part 107 certification\nComfortable engaging directly with external partners and customers, including in defense/military mission contexts\nBased in or willing to relocate to Torrance, CA; willing to travel for specific integration projects\nNice to Have\nPrior military experience or exposure to defense operations and TTPs is preferred\nArduPilot experience\nExperience with contract or commissioned build work for external clients\nUS Salary Range\n$67,500 - $94,500 USD\nThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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