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

As our Principal RF Engineer, you will serve as the chief technical architect and visionary for all wireless systems at the company. You will define our long-term technology roadmap, translating high-level business needs into elegant and robust hardware solutions. This role carries the ultimate technical authority for architectural decisions and requires a deep, intuitive understanding of both electromagnetic theory and practical system implementation. Your leadership will guide our technical strategy and ensure our products remain at the forefront of the industry.

Responsibilities 

• Define and drive the company's long-term wireless technology roadmap in collaboration with executive leadership
• Architect novel, end-to-end wireless communication systems, from advanced simulations of digital communication blocks to hardware topology
• Translate ambiguous stakeholder and product requirements into detailed, actionable technical hardware specifications
• Serve as the ultimate approval authority on all major RF architectural decisions, including technology selection, frequency planning, and system feasibility
• Mentor senior engineers, providing expert guidance on our most complex technical challenges
• Lead advanced research and development initiatives to explore and validate emerging wireless technologies for future products
• Provide the final technical sign-off for the release of all wireless products to production

You should have the following

• Master of Science (MSEE) required; Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field is strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in wireless systems architecture, with a proven track record of architecting and shipping complex products
• Recognized expertise in electromagnetic theory, digital communication systems, and modern wireless standards
• Mastery of system-level simulation and analysis for predicting real-world performance
• Exceptional ability to bridge the gap between high-level business objectives and detailed engineering execution
• Demonstrated history of technical leadership, mentorship, and influencing strategic direction

Nice to have

• Advanced Education: A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Communications, Electromagnetics, or a related field
• System Modeling: Deep proficiency with system-level modeling tools like MATLAB/Simulink to simulate entire end-to-end communication links
• Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: Strong knowledge of adjacent fields such as Digital Signal Processing (DSP), baseband algorithms, and mixed-signal IC design
• Business Acumen: Experience working with product and business leaders to perform technical feasibility studies and contribute to strategic technology roadmapping

US Salary Range

$150,000 - $225,000 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.

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

As an RF Engineer at Neros you will play a crucial, hands-on role in developing next-generation wireless products. In this position, you'll support senior engineers through the entire hardware lifecycle, from initial design to final testing. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to grow their skills in a collaborative environment while working on cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and simulation of RF circuits, including matching networks, filters, and amplifiers
• Build, tune, and characterize RF prototypes to validate design performance
• Conduct critical RF measurements and testing using lab equipment like Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
• Perform root cause analysis on production failures to identify and resolve potential design issues
• Assemble test setups and execute verification and validation test plans
• Collaborate with firmware and other engineering teams to support system integration and testing

You should have the following

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related technical field. 0-2 Years experience
• Solid understanding of fundamental RF and electromagnetic concepts
• Hands-on experience with standard RF laboratory equipment is required
• Proficient soldering skills, with experience handling small surface-mount RF components
• Ability to select components to meet RF system specifications

Nice to have

• Previous Experience: An internship, co-op, or significant university project in an RF or wireless hardware role
• Scripting Skills: Experience automating tests or analyzing data using Python or MATLAB
• Layout Familiarity: Basic understanding of PCB layout principles for RF circuits using tools like Altium Designer
• Protocol Knowledge: Familiarity with specific wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, or cellular standards
• Hobbyist Interest: Personal projects or an active interest in areas like amateur radio (ham radio), software-defined radio (SDR), or electronics projects

US Salary Range

$80,000 - $150,000 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.

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

We are seeking a highly skilled CODEC Video Compression Engineer/Developer to build low cost FPV digital video, similar to DJI 04.

They will design, optimize, and implement low-latency advanced video compression algorithms while maintaining high visual quality, for real time video streaming application. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, low-latency wireless video. This role blends deep knowledge of video processing, mathematics, and software/hardware optimization to enable video transmission with minimum latency and reduced bandwidth usage.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of dual CPU/GPU hybrid video compression encoder architecture that can seamlessly combine SW and HW encoding engines
• Design, develop, and optimize video compression algorithms in C/C++, Assembly, Rust or similar languages
• Implement and optimize encoder/decoder pipelines for real-time applications
• Analyze and improve codec performance for speed, quality, and efficiency across CPU, GPU
• Perform error handling
• Conduct performance benchmarking, debugging, and quality assurance testing: Develop and use objective and subjective metrics to evaluate codec performance
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate CODEC solutions into products, using high-level synthesis, or FPGA/ASIC design flows
• Stay updated on emerging video standards, compression techniques, and industry trends

You should have the following

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Solid understanding of video compression theory, motion estimation, transform coding, MC DCT, VBSMC, entropy coding, and rate control
• Codec implementation experience in developing actual software and hardware that encodes and decodes video data according to a specific compression format
• System Verilog experience (HLS/C++)
• Solid understanding of video compression standards (H.264, H.265/HEVC, H.266, VP9, AV1) and rate control algorithms
• Experience with hardware implementations using dedicated chips (FPGAs, ASICs, DSPs), and hybrid implementations using software for control logic with hardware accelerators GPUs (NVENC, NVDEC). Experience with GPU acceleration (CUDA, Vulkan, OpenCL)
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with SIMD optimizations (SSE, AVX, NEON)
• Front-end development for ****control of performance-critical code
• Experience with multithreaded programming and performance profiling tools, debugging, and performance optimization
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment

Nice to have

• Backend development (FFmpeg framework, GStreamer)
• Knowledge of container formats (MP4, MKV, MPEG-TS)
• Experience with ML–based video enhancement or compression

US Salary Range

$120,000 - $220,000 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.

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

As a Senior RF Engineer, you will take technical ownership of critical wireless subsystems and drive their development from concept to mass production. In this leadership role, you will be the expert for the entire RF chain, making key architectural and component selection decisions and ensuring our products meet performance standards. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across disciplines to deliver robust, high-performance wireless solutions on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, simulation, and layout of RF systems, from the antenna through the radio interface
• Define and own all verification, validation, and production acceptance test procedures
• Perform detailed system analysis, including link budgets and cascade analysis, to guarantee performance
• Spearhead complex root cause analysis for issues like RF interference, desensitization, and connectivity problems
• Propose, model, and validate RF architectural decisions and select critical components
• Manage project timelines and delegate tasks to junior engineers to ensure on-time delivery
• Serve as the primary RF point of contact for cross-functional teams, including mechanical, firmware, and software

You should have the following

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; Master of Science (MSEE) is highly preferred
• 5+ years of professional experience in RF hardware design for commercial or industrial products
• Proven expertise in using RF simulation software (e.g., ADS, HFSS) for PCB, antenna, and fixture design
• In-depth knowledge of RF system architecture, radio standards, and component selection trade-offs
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and mentoring other engineers
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT)

Nice to have

• Advanced Degree: A Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with a focus on RF/Microwaves or Electromagnetics
• Antenna Design: Direct experience designing and simulating custom antennas for embedded systems
• Manufacturing Experience: Proven experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT), and working directly with contract manufacturers (CMs) to ramp production
• System Integration: Experience in debugging complex system-level issues, such as RF desensitization, coexistence, and EMI/EMC mitigation
• Automated Testing: Proficiency in developing automated RF test frameworks using Python, or similar tools

US Salary Range

$120,000 - $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.