Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer

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

Are you a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer eager to shape the future of products from the ground up? Neros, a fast-growing startup, is seeking a talented individual to own critical aspects of our products, from initial design concepts through full-scale production. This high-impact role reports directly to our Head of NPI & Test and offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation.

In this role, you will

• Optimize manufacturability and cost by leading the design of hardware and production cells and PFMEA process

• Bring your designs to life by developing and implementing essential production tooling, jigs, fixtures and equipment.

• Ensure quality and efficiency through rigorous process qualification using Design of Experiments (DOE).

• Establish clear, repeatable processes by developing comprehensive documentation, including work instructions, test procedures, safety standards, and mBOMs.

• Influence product design by actively participating in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews.

• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing challenges and non-conformances.

• Share your expertise by mentoring and training colleagues.

You should have the following

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience thriving in dynamic engineering or manufacturing environments.

• The ability to tackle complex problems using first principles thinking.

• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or NX.

• Demonstrated experience in developing, designing, and optimizing tooling for production lines with minimal oversight.

• A track record of successfully introducing and implementing new products and manufacturing capabilities from NPI to Mass Production.

Nice to have

• Previous manufacturing experience with drones

• Familiarity with camera, battery, motor and sensor technologies

• Previous mechanical design, reliability test and failure analysis experience

• Previous experience with designing functional test fixtures

• Experience with automation and integrating robot arms

• Experience working in a high volume, cost sensitive industry like consumer electronics or automotive

• Hands-on fabrication skills (general shop tools, manual machining, welding, CNC machining, etc.)

US Salary Range

$110,000 - $200,000 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.