Senior Technical Recruiter

Nerostechnologies

USD 144,000 - 192,000 / yearTorrance, California, United States, HQ

Nerostechnologies

Torrance, California, United States, HQ

Employment type not specified

Valid through 9/13/2026

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

Serve as the strategic dedicated recruiter for one or more technical domains, with a specific focus on hiring Responsible Engineers

Identify, engage, and evaluate bar-raising technical depth and leadership while screening for strong alignment with Neros’ mission, values, and culture

Architect and execute bespoke, highly targeted sourcing strategies to engage top-tier senior candidates

Partner with senior engineering and technical leaders across Neros to shape hiring strategy, advise on talent market dynamics, and build the recruiting engine to continue growing our world-class technical team

You should have the following

5+ years of progressive experience in recruiting within high performance environments such as hyper-growth startups, executive search, or venture capital

Exceptional track record of hiring senior hardware engineering talent

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to rapidly and effectively understand and evaluate candidates’ technical backgrounds and skills

Expert sourcing and research skills for senior talent, including market mapping, talent intelligence, outbound sequencing, referrals, and community-based strategies

Demonstrated ability to build and leverage recruiting analytics to drive decisions and process improvements

Ability to rapidly iterate, adapt, and ingest new information

A strong sense of mission and a desire to have impact at scale

US Person

Nice to have

Technical background and skills and/or firsthand experience with drones

Experience working with or at high growth, venture-backed startups

Experience with defense companies

US Salary Range

$144,000 - $192,000 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.