Autonomy Lead

Neros Technologies

Torrance, United States
Base: $150,000 - $225,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
3+ years leading hardware-constrained autonomy
Hands-on experience in computer vision or controls
Proficiency in c, c++, and python for embedded systems
Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base by designing high-performance unmanned systems tested in combat

Job Summary

  • Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base by designing high-performance unmanned systems tested in combat.
  • The Autonomy Lead will own the development of next-generation autonomy products, including terminal guidance and swarming capabilities.
  • This role requires writing production-quality embedded code while managing a small team of engineers under strict hardware constraints.

Matching Summary

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base by designing high-performance unmanned systems tested in combat.

Salary

Base: $150,000 - $225,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years leading hardware-constrained autonomy
  • Hands-on experience in computer vision or controls
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and Python for embedded systems
  • Experience managing engineers end-to-end
  • Ability to define hardware requirements

Nice-to-have

  • Prior work with quadcopters or aerospace systems
  • Familiarity with Betaflight, ExpressLRS, or ArduPilot
  • Fast-paced startup culture experience
  • Experience hiring for AI roles

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in autonomy leadership
  • Management experience delivering projects end-to-end
  • Strong proficiency in C, C++, and Python

Work Rights

Not specified

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