FPV Drone Integration Lead — HW/SW & Team Mentorship

Neros Technologies

Torrance (CA)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 158,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Job summary

Neros Technologies in Torrance, CA is seeking an expert Mission Integrations Lead to drive our most complex hardware and software integration efforts. You will mentor Integration Specialists and work directly with external partners while staying hands-on technically.

You will help define standards, documentation practices, and integration workflows, including ICDs and CAD records, and assist with hiring as the team expands, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

  • Significant hands-on FPV drone experience with deep technical depth
  • Demonstrated ability to build multiple FPV drones from scratch across sizes
  • Strong Betaflight configuration and tuning knowledge
  • Comfort with light soldering, wiring, and physical prototyping (3D-printed mounts)
  • Strong knowledge of ELRS, RF propagation, and spectrum management
  • Experience managing or leading others
  • FPV Flight experience (Acro, non-stabilized)
  • FAA Part 107 certification
  • Strong communication with external partners and customers in defense contexts
  • Based in or willing to relocate to Torrance, CA; travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor a team of Integration Specialists, scoping and prioritizing their work
  • Lead the most complex integration projects from feasibility through proof-of-concept
  • Serve as primary 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
  • Define team direction, technical standards, and documentation practices, including a repository of integration documentation (ICDs, CAD files)
  • Support hiring and onboarding as the team grows

Skills

FPV drone experience
Drones built from scratch
Betaflight
Soldering & prototyping
ELRS & RF
Team leadership
FPV flight Acro
FAA Part 107
External partner communication
Willing to relocate to Torrance

Job description

Neros Technologies in Torrance, CA is seeking an expert Mission Integrations Lead to drive our most complex hardware and software integration efforts. You will mentor Integration Specialists and work directly with external partners while staying hands-on technically.

You will help define standards, documentation practices, and integration workflows, including ICDs and CAD records, and assist with hiring as the team expands, with up to 25% travel.

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