Neros Technologies
defense technology
LeadEngineer
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“Lead Engineer at Neros Technologies. Skills: C/C++, Engineering leadership, System design. Lead and mentor software engineering team. Provide technical direction”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure effective execution; deliver impactful results; shape the product roadmap; get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years
Industry & Context.
solution-oriented mindset
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of commercial experience with C/C++, Engineering leadership experience (tech lead / team lead), Experience in system design (embedded systems, distributed systems, hardware—software integration), understanding of embedded systems, ability to work on R&D-driven tasks, communication skills, proactive, solution-oriented mindset, English level: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher
Nice to Have
Piloting skills
What You'll Do.
Lead and mentor software engineering team
Provide technical direction
Ensure effective execution
Define technical vision
Drive R&D initiatives
Validation of new capabilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with local leadership; Collaborate with global engineering and cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
communication skills; English level: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher
Full Job Description
Who we are 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 Our Lead Engineer will lead and mentor the software engineering team, providing technical direction and ensuring effective execution. The Lead will partner closely with local leadership to contribute to strategic decisions and align engineering efforts with business goals. Responsibilities Define and drive the technical vision and architecture for solutions developed by the Ukraine-based team Collaborate with global engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results and shape the product roadmap Drive R&D initiatives, including rapid prototyping and validation of new capabilities You should have the following 7+ years of commercial experience with C/C++ Engineering leadership experience (tech lead / team lead) Experience in system design (embedded systems, distributed systems, hardware—software integration) Strong understanding of embedded systems and ability to work on R&D-driven tasks Strong communication skills and proactive, solution-oriented mindset English level: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher Nice to have Piloting skills
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