Neros Technologies · 1 month ago
Engineering Chief of Staff to CTO
El Segundo, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $160K/yr
3+ years expNeros Technologies is a defense technology company focused on rebuilding America’s drone industrial base by designing and manufacturing high-performance unmanned systems. They are seeking a Chief of Staff to the CTO who will work closely with the CTO to drive critical initiatives, optimize operations, and influence key decisions across various domains.
DronesIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own high-priority operational initiatives that include streamlining internal processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
Drive cross-functional initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination between teams
Support team management and business development initiatives
Lead high-stakes, time-sensitive projects (“special ops” mode when needed)
Dive into technical and product-related areas—willing to test hardware and get hands-on
Partner with the CTO to define and execute company priorities, ensuring alignment across teams
Provide decision support to the CTO by preparing research, data analysis, and presentations
Represent the CTO in meetings when necessary, ensuring consistent communication and decision-making
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external
Be a strong filter for inbound opportunities—decide whether to take the first call or escalate to the CTO
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years in management consulting, investment banking, operations, or a similar high-stakes role
Experienced operator who has owned, or been part of, cross-business initiatives (e.g. business development, finance, people management, HR)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex ideas
Strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity and approaches challenges with creativity and pragmatism
Proven track record of managing complex projects and delivering results in fast-paced environments
Familiarity with the defense industry, emerging technologies, or hardware/software development is a strong advantage
Highly organized with extreme attention to detail
Able to absorb context quickly across multiple domains
Decisive and able to make sound judgments with limited information
No task is too small, and you can be trusted with mission-critical projects
Gritty and hands-on—willing to jump into technical areas when needed
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance
Must be willing to travel, as needed
Preferred
Experience in startups or defense/tech industries is a plus
Benefits
Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
Company
Neros Technologies
Neros Technologies is a defense technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned aerial systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$119.5MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalVy Capital
2025-11-10Series B· $75M
2025-03-17Series A· $35M
2024-05-20Seed· $9.5M
Leadership Team
Soren Monroe-Anderson
Co-Founder & CEO
Olaf Hichwa
Co-Founder and CTO
Recent News
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2025-11-19
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2025-11-04
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