Flight Performance Engineer

Neros Technologies • Torrance, CA

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About The Position

As a Flight Performance Engineer at Neros, you will own the flight dynamics of our UAVs, from hands-on prototyping and structured field testing through data-driven tuning, qualification, and release of flight configurations. You’ll lead root cause analysis using blackbox/DVR/thermal data and work cross-functionally with firmware, mechanical, and production teams to eliminate failure modes and improve performance metrics at scale. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role at a rapidly growing startup, ideal for engineers who take pride in producing stable, repeatable, and exceptional flight performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a engineering field
• 2+ years of experience in a multirotor UAV Engineering role
• Proven track record of root cause analysis on quadcopter flight anomalies using blackbox, DVR, or telemetry data
• Deep technical understanding of multirotor mechanics and the interplay between the mechanical and control systems
• Hands on experience assembling, repairing, or modifying multi-rotor drones
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to fly and tune FPV drones
• Familiarity with flight control software like betaflight, px4, ardupilot, Kiss

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Python, or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with ESC firmware and configuration such as Bluejay, BLHeli_S, or BLHeli_32
• Experience with a CAD software such as Solidworks or NX
• Background working in mass production environments where cost, supply chain, and scalability are key considerations
• Active part 107 certificate

Responsibilities

• Own the flight performance (stability, response, reliability) of multirotor UAS from prototype through production
• Design and execute structured test protocols to evaluate flight performance, identify failure modes, and validate configuration changes
• Develop and maintain internal documentation on flight dynamics, tuning methodology, and test results
• Represent flight performance interests in cross-functional reviews with mechanical, electrical, firmware, production, and NPI teams
• Serve as a subject matter expert on flight dynamics, delivering structured knowledge transfers of advanced multirotor mechanics to peers
• Lead R&D efforts to evaluate design changes and improve product performance

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level