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.
We are currently seeking a Ground Software Manager to lead the team responsible for the Ground Control Station (GCS) and all operator-facing software for our drones.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow the Ground Software engineering team, including hiring, mentorship, and performance management
- Own the architecture and delivery of the Ground Control Station (GCS) and operator-facing software across desktop and field/ruggedized platforms
- Own the low-latency video/sensor display pipeline and the operator UX that must stay clear and usable under field stress
- Own multi-vehicle / swarm operator workflows and integration with external command-and-control (C2) systems
- Drive predictable, safe software releases for operator-facing systems and steward the long-term health of the codebase
- Set and uphold engineering quality practices - code review, testing, and CI/CD
- Own the team's test strategy and unit/integration testing, partnering with the Test organization on shared infrastructure
Requirements
- Has led a software team as a hands-on manager - owning both people management and technical direction
- Strong background building user-facing or operator-facing software for demanding, real-world use - mission-critical, field-deployed, real-time, or otherwise high-stakes environments
- Hands-on depth in at least one core GCS area: operator UX, real-time/low-latency video, or telemetry/command pipelines
- Track record of shipping reliable software on hard deadlines, where the work depended on physical hardware or had to perform in the field
- Strong judgment on test rigor, technical debt, and quality for operationally-critical software
- Able to operate as the interface between the team and senior leadership - managing expectations upward and clearing execution blockers for the team
Nice to Have
- Experience with Ground Control Station / UAS operator software (e.g. ATAK/TAK, QGroundControl, Mission Planner, or comparable)
- Low-latency video pipeline experience (RTSP/WebRTC/GStreamer or similar)
- Geospatial / mapping experience (offline maps, tactical overlays, terrain)
- Multi-vehicle / swarm operator UX experience
- Experience integrating with external C2 / military command systems
US Salary Range
$190,000 - $235,000 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 Offer
- Competitive salary
- Equity grants
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Be part of a team that is reshaping the future of defense technology
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.
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.