Neros Technologies · 1 day ago
US Marine Corps Business Development Lead
El Segundo, California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expNeros Technologies is a defense technology company focused on rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. The Business Development Lead will build and manage relationships with US Marine Corps units to accelerate drone adoption, overseeing the full sales cycle and coordinating complex field demonstrations.
DronesIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and manage relationships with US Marine Corps units to accelerate drone adoption on the modern battlefield
Own the full sales cycle from initial contact through contract execution
Coordinate complex field demonstrations, navigate DoD procurement processes, and work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance to deliver capability at speed
Qualification
Required
5+ years in defense business development, program management, or military operations
Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one
Direct experience working with USMC units, programs, or operations
Strong technical fluency with unmanned systems or defense hardware
Willingness to travel as needed to military bases and field locations
Exceptional communication skills with military and civilian stakeholders
Preferred
Prior USMC service
Proven track record closing DoD contracts ($500K+)
Experience with DoD procurement vehicles
Experience with SOCOM or Marine Special Operations
Relationships within USMC acquisition or requirements community
FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate
Experience running field demonstrations or training events
Knowledge of spectrum management and DoD frequency coordination
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
alleywatch.com
2025-11-19
Business Wire
2025-11-04
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