Principal Electrical Engineer El Segundo, California, United States

Overview

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. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

What you will be doing

As a Principal Electrical Engineer at Neros, you are the chief technical authority and visionary for our electrical systems. Your primary focus will be on high-level architecture, advanced simulation, and strategic oversight. You will work closely with upper management to define the long-term technical roadmap and collaborate with senior engineers to solve our most complex cross-disciplinary challenges. This role requires a unique blend of deep academic knowledge and practical applied expertise to ensure our designs are innovative, robust, and aligned with company goals.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall electrical architecture for new systems, translating stakeholder needs into actionable hardware requirements.
• Lead the technical direction of the company through high-level analysis, simulation, and block diagramming .
• Serve as the final technical sign-off authority on all major design decisions, V&V plans, and product releases.
• Mentor and guide Electrical Engineers , fostering technical excellence and professional growth within the team.
• Work with stakeholders and management to sign off on system requirements and ensure technical feasibility.
• Provide expert-level technical solutions to complex, multi-disciplinary problems across the organization.
• Clearly communicate architectural vision and technical strategy through comprehensive documentation and presentations.

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US Salary Range

$180,000 - $250,000 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’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.

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