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, designers, 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

Neros is seeking a talented Firmware Engineer to contribute to the design of new peripheral systems including display systems, handsets and ground control systems. This is a hands-on, cross-functional, highly technical role that will play a critical part in the development of new products. You will be a key part of Neros' Peripherals Team.

The Firmware Engineer will take product requirements and directly participate in the development of hardware and software to implement the design. The Firmware Engineer will have the opportunity to support product development from concept, through rapid prototyping and into full scale production.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with electrical, mechanical and flight teams to translate mission requirements into production features
• Assist in the development of hardware architectures critical to Neros’ peripheral systems
• Develop, modify and own embedded firmware for Neros peripheral systems including headsets, handsets and future products
• Work with FPGA, MCU and/or embedded Linux systems to implement video conversions, corrections, storage, compression, streaming and other functions

You should have the following

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline
• 2+ years of experience
• STM32 family of microcontrollers
• Significant FPGA experience
• Strong C/C++ for embedded systems
• Strong embedded Linux skills
• Strong familiarity with peripherals and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UARTs, DMA pipelines, ADC/DAC operation, interrupts, etc.
• Comfortable with hardware & software tools - e.g. oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD Debuggers, etc.
• Synchronization between clock domains
• Working knowledge of camera interfaces, video formats and compression standards.
• Bare-metal development experience
• Experience using Git including development workflows
• Knowledge or interest in FPV drones or UAVs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to executive stakeholders clearly and effectively.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of High speed data streaming between MCU and FPGA
• FPV drone pilot license Part 107
• Soldering, 3D printing, prototyping
• RTOS experience such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc.
• Gstreamer or ffmpeg video pipeline experience
• Specific experience handling video conversions in FPGAs, SoCs or other platforms

US Salary Range

$100,000 - $190,000 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.

What You'll Do:

• Participate fully in the Solutions Engineering Academy bootcamp, mastering core product knowledge, sales methodologies, and demonstration techniques.
• Shadow and support the Commercial sales team throughout the sales cycle, including discovery calls and technical discussions, in preparation for a client-facing role.
• Conduct internal practice demonstrations of the Motive product offering, effectively showcasing our core value proposition, specifically the capabilities driven by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Develop expertise in Motive's integrated platform, spanning IoT hardware (in-vehicle devices, sensors), cloud-based data aggregation, and AI/ML features that automate complex operational workflows.
• Learn to successfully match customer pain points and requirements to proposed solutions, articulating clear business benefits and foundational return on investment (ROI).
• Rapidly become a subject matter expert on Motive’s current product offering and future roadmap.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Team to provide feedback from the field and assist with training on new feature releases.
• Act as a technical liaison during the training phase between the sales team and various internal organizations, including Product, Engineering, and Customer Success, ensuring seamless information flow.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and mock proposals that clearly articulate the value and functionality of Motive's solutions.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 0-1 years of professional experience. Internship experience in a pre-sales, technical support, or customer-facing role is a significant plus.
• A strong desire and ability to quickly learn complex SaaS and hardware solutions, paired with a genuine interest in experimenting with and understanding how AI/ML models and IoT devices operate in real-world environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in an understandable way.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand customer challenges and propose effective technical solutions.
• The ability to quickly connect technical solution features to tangible business outcomes and value.
• A strong desire to learn, grow, and execute in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Interest in the Transportation & Logistics industry is beneficial.