Manufacturing Hardware Test Engineer
About The Position
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. Are you a hands-on Manufacturing Hardware Test 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.
Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience in software development (using Python), electronics debugging tools (e.g., DMM, Oscilloscopes), and/or circuit and electrical engineering fundamentals (e.g., schematics/data sheets)
- Familiarity with hardware communication bus protocols such as USB, I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, etc.
- Experience with sensing technologies, including Touch, Vision, Optics, RF, IMUs, Barometers, and Battery systems
- Expertise in developing test strategies for complex products and systems
- Strong understanding of the product life cycle from prototype to production, including key deliverables and testing phases
- Collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams in support of product development from prototype to production
Nice To Haves
- Experience with sensing technologies, IMUs, barometers, battery systems, camera, RF, and BLDC motor technologies (and testing)
- Experience with integrating camera vision systems to detect manufacturing defects on the line
- Experience with integrating robot arms for manufacturing processes
- Experience with custom python-based test automation frameworks
- Exposure to reliability and environmental testing (HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, RF)
- Exposure to new vendor bring up and supplier quality audits
Responsibilities
- Prototyping, Bring-up, Debug, and Characterization of test instruments for new products
- Design and implement novel, modular test hardware systems to facilitate fast, repeatable testing of drone systems
- Support manufacturing test bring-up, root cause analysis of defects, and implement resolutions
- Utilize measurement analysis techniques such as GRR (Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility) and Process Capability Analysis to ensure accurate test results
- Develop test strategies that optimize product safety, reliability, and risk mitigation, including coverage for FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) high RPN items
- Drive DFT (Design for Test) for future programs and post-ramp qualification changes
- Data analysis and communication of test results, collaborating with design engineers to address product issues and improve performance
- Manage the purchasing, building, integration, and final commissioning of functional test systems
- Support quality field failure analysis to identify and resolve issues during post-production
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
