FPV Test Pilot

Neros Technologies; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology firm in Torrance, California, seeks skilled drone pilots with acro expertise to join their team. This role involves piloting drones for flight testing, with an expected travel requirement for field tests. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of FPV experience, technical knowledge of UAV components, and mechanical troubleshooting skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $120,000 USD, reflecting the importance of speed and performance in modern defense operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with acro drones.
• Expert at acro FPV and Line of Sight flying.
• Ability to detect subtle performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Pilot drones in flight testing and document data.
• Conduct field testing and prepare drone systems.
• Perform qualification on late-stage engineering products.

Skills

Acro drone expertise

FPV flying proficiency

Equipment performance detection

Technical UAV knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Tools

Betaflight software

ESC software

Job description

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

• Pilot drones in flight testing, gain deep familiarity with the system and aircraft performance
• ~80% time field testing. Must have ability to travel several days in a week
• Prepare, transport, and operate drone systems and supporting equipment
• Document and collect data during tests
• Perform high volume qualification on late-stage engineering products

You should have the following

• 2 years minimum on acro drones
• Expert at acro FPV and LOS flying
• Ability to detect subtle performance issues in equipment
• Technical knowledge of UAV components
• Betaflight and ESC software
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Part 107

Nice to have

• 5+ years experience in FPV
• Blackbox analysis and PID tuning
• Professional FPV piloting experience
• Experience with cinelifters or large FPV platforms

US Salary Range

$70,000 - $120,000 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.