About the Position

Senior Quality Engineer (Electronics)

Torrance, California, United States

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.

Responsibilities

Own electronics quality across the factory as the technical authority on workmanship and acceptance, from PCBA and soldering to harnesses, cables, and battery packs
Act as first responder for quality issues on the line: disposition defects, contain suspect product, and drive electronics nonconformances through MRB to closure
Lead MRB for electronics nonconformances and lead containment on high-impact escapes
Lead root cause investigations on electronics defects in partnership with engineering, and verify that fixes hold on the line
Define the electronics quality metrics and SPC strategy, and work with software teams to build them into production systems and dashboards
Run build quality reviews with production and engineering leadership, setting priorities based on risk and impact
Set the inspection and test strategy for electronics: where to inspect, sample, or error-proof, and when to remove inspection as processes prove capable
Drive design for quality (DFQ) during new product introduction and design changes so line data and lessons learned shape new boards and assemblies before they reach production
Own the factory ESD control plan and IPC certification program, including audits and compliance
Mentor quality engineers and technicians, and help build the quality team as production scales

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics
5+ years in a quality, manufacturing, reliability, or electrical design engineering role supporting electronics production
Experience with SMT processes and inspection (solder paste, reflow, AOI, X-ray, ICT or flying probe) and their common defect modes
Experience with secondary and post-SMT processes, such as through-hole soldering, component preparation (lead forming, tinning, de-golding), and conformal coating, and their common defect modes
Track record leading root cause and corrective action (RCCA) to closure on production lines, using structured problem solving (8D, 5 Whys, fishbone), PFMEA, control plans, FAI (AS9102 or similar), and SPC
Proficiency in SQL and Python, including building queries, dashboards, or tools that others use to track production quality

Nice to Have

Experience supporting high-volume electronics production, ideally during a production ramp; experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems in defense or aerospace
Working knowledge of RCCA and structured problem solving (8D, 5 Whys, fishbone), PFMEA, control plans, FAI (AS9102 or similar), and SPC
Strong working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620; knowledge of ESD control programs (ANSI/ESD S20.20)
Familiarity with lithium-ion cells and battery pack quality requirements, including cell matching, weld inspection, and BMS verification; comfort with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and basic RF test equipment
Familiarity with drones, RC aircraft, or FPV hardware. If you’ve soldered your own ESCs and debugged your own video feed, we want to hear about it

We Offer

Competitive Salary: $161,500 - $226,000 USD
Equity Grants: Highly competitive equity grants considered part of Neros' total compensation package

About the Company

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.

Senior Quality Engineer (Electronics)

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