Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
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.
Field Instructor
Remote
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead instructor and customer-facing point of contact for all field training operations within your Mobile Training Team (MTT)
- Deliver classroom instruction using standardized Neros curriculum, ensuring engagement and comprehension across varying skill levels
- Coach students through hands-on troubleshooting and system operation while adapting instruction to their skill level, mission needs, and field conditions
- Manage pre- and post-course logistics, including scheduling, site setup, gear preparation, and customer coordination
- Maintain detailed training records, rosters, sign-in sheets, and pass/fail assessments using defined grading criteria
- Submit after-action reports, performance summaries, and feedback to the Training Lead
- Identify trends or challenges in student performance and provide structured feedback to help refine future curriculum
- Collaborate with the FPV Flight Instructor and cross-functional teams-including Mission Success-to ensure training aligns with operational realities and system capabilities
- Maintain professionalism and instructional quality across both classroom and range environments
Requirements
- Experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring adults in technical or tactical environments
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and classroom leadership skills
- Familiarity with FPV systems and UAV operations, including basic air and ground components
- Confidence leading groups in both classroom and field environments, with the ability to adapt on the fly
- Strong organizational and documentation skills, including grading, reporting, and inventory tracking
- A high level of composure and professionalism in fast-paced or austere conditions
- A mission-first mindset, willingness to travel, and a strong sense of ownership over training outcomes
- Must be able to carry 50 lbs. of equipment over 5 km of varied terrain, stand for extended periods while wearing body armor, and tread water for a minimum of 10 minutes
Nice to Have
- Prior military experience
- Experience using flight simulators as part of training programs
- Working knowledge and experience with ATAK
We Offer
- Competitive Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 USD per year
- Equity Grants: Highly competitive equity grants considered part of Neros' total compensation package
About the Company
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 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.