Neros Technologies · 13 hours ago
Manufacturing Hardware Test Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expNeros 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 Manufacturing Hardware Test Engineer to take ownership of critical product aspects from initial design through full-scale production, driving innovation and ensuring product reliability.
DronesIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Prototyping, Bring-up, Debug, and Characterization of test instruments for new products
Design and implement novel, modular test hardware systems to facilitate fast, repeatable testing of drone systems
Support manufacturing test bring-up, root cause analysis of defects, and implement resolutions
Utilize measurement analysis techniques such as GRR (Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility) and Process Capability Analysis to ensure accurate test results
Develop test strategies that optimize product safety, reliability, and risk mitigation, including coverage for FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) high RPN items
Drive DFT (Design for Test) for future programs and post-ramp qualification changes
Data analysis and communication of test results, collaborating with design engineers to address product issues and improve performance
Manage the purchasing, building, integration, and final commissioning of functional test systems
Support quality field failure analysis to identify and resolve issues during post-production
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of relevant experience
Experience in software development (using Python), electronics debugging tools (e.g., DMM, Oscilloscopes), and/or circuit and electrical engineering fundamentals (e.g., schematics/data sheets)
Familiarity with hardware communication bus protocols such as USB, I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, etc
Experience with sensing technologies, including Touch, Vision, Optics, RF, IMUs, Barometers, and Battery systems
Expertise in developing test strategies for complex products and systems
Strong understanding of the product life cycle from prototype to production, including key deliverables and testing phases
Collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams in support of product development from prototype to production
Preferred
Experience with sensing technologies, IMUs, barometers, battery systems, camera, RF, and BLDC motor technologies (and testing)
Experience with integrating camera vision systems to detect mfg defects on the line
Experience with integrating robot arms for mfg processes
Experience with custom python-based test automation frameworks
Exposure to reliability and environmental testing (HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, RF)
Exposure to new vendor bring up and supplier quality audits
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
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