Senior Mechanical Engineer El Segundo, California, ...

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 doingAs a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Neros, you will own key components of our products, starting from the conceptual design phase all the way through production. This is a dynamic and exciting role at a rapidly growing startup and will report directly to the Head of Engineering.Other responsibilities include:Own all aspects of hardware design to optimize for performance, manufacturability and cost.Perform detailed design trades using 3D modeling software, FEA tools, and engineering first principles.Design, develop and implement production tooling and equipment.Develop and refine process documentation including build instructions, test and validation procedures, health and safety standards, and mBOMs.Participate in design reviews to drive design for manufacturing (DFM).Create, maintain, and communicate detailed production plans and schedules to relevant teams.Analyze and resolve manufacturing issues and non-conformances.Develop, mentor, and train peers and colleagues.You should have the followingBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.5+ years of experience in fast paced engineering/manufacturing environments.Ability to solve engineering problems through first principles thinking.Experience with a CAD software such as Solidworks or NX.Experience developing, designing, and improving tooling to optimize manufacturing/production lines.Overseen introduction and implementation of new products and manufacturing capabilities.US Salary Range$160,000 - $210,000 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.Apply for this jobFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Resume/CV *LinkedIn ProfileWhat is your timeline for starting a new role? * Select...Export Compliance: As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.” The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), and, therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17