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# Flight Performance Engineer

- **Company:** Neros, Inc.
- **Location:** Torrance, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $97,500 - $136,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, SolidWorks (CAD), Firmware, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Data Analytics
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/flight-performance-engineer-neros-technologies-10689346

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a engineering field
 * 2+ years of experience in a multirotor UAV Engineering role
 * Proven track record of root cause analysis on quadcopter flight anomalies using blackbox, DVR, or telemetry data
 * Deep technical understanding of multirotor mechanics and the interplay between the mechanical and control systems
 * Hands on experience assembling, repairing, or modifying multi-rotor drones
 * Strong documentation and communication skills
 * Ability to fly and tune FPV drones
 * Familiarity with flight control software like betaflight, px4, ardupilot, Kiss

Nice to have

 * Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Python, or MATLAB.
 * Familiarity with ESC firmware and configuration such as Bluejay, BLHeli_S, or BLHeli_32
 * Experience with a CAD software such as Solidworks or NX
 * Background working in mass production environments where cost, supply chain, and scalability are key considerations
 * Active part 107 certificate

## Description

As a Flight Performance Engineer at Neros, you will own the flight dynamics of our UAVs, from hands-on prototyping and structured field testing through data-driven tuning, qualification, and release of flight configurations. You'll lead root cause analysis using blackbox/DVR/thermal data and work cross-functionally with firmware, mechanical, and production teams to eliminate failure modes and improve performance metrics at scale. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role at a rapidly growing startup, ideal for engineers who take pride in producing stable, repeatable, and exceptional flight performance., * Own the flight performance (stability, response, reliability) of multirotor UAS from prototype through production

 * Design and execute structured test protocols to evaluate flight performance, identify failure modes, and validate configuration changes
 * Develop and maintain internal documentation on flight dynamics, tuning methodology, and test results
 * Represent flight performance interests in cross-functional reviews with mechanical, electrical, firmware, production, and NPI teams
 * Serve as a subject matter expert on flight dynamics, delivering structured knowledge transfers of advanced multirotor mechanics to peers
 * Lead R&D efforts to evaluate design changes and improve product performance