Field Instructor

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

As a Field Instructor, you’ll serve as the lead of a Mobile Training Team (MTT), delivering mission-critical training to warfighters across the U.S. and abroad. You’ll report to the Training Lead and act as the primary point of contact for your training deployments—owning classroom delivery, managing logistics, interfacing with customer stakeholders, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and instructional clarity.

You will deliver comprehensive training through classroom instruction, hands-on exercises, and live flight instruction, ensuring students develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and operational proficiency required for successful system employment. You will assess individual performance against standardized evaluation criteria, maintain professional engagement with military leaders and operational teams, and support unit-level training to enhance readiness and capability integration. Additionally, you will contribute to curriculum development, training equipment management, and the continuous refinement of instructional methods through field-informed feedback and operational lessons learned.

This role is remote and requires travel expectations of 50%.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead instructor and customer-facing point of contact for all assigned field training operations

Deliver classroom instruction using standardized Neros curriculum, ensuring engagement and comprehension across varying skill levels

Coach students through hands-on troubleshooting and system operation while adapting instruction to their skill level, mission needs, and field conditions

Manage pre- and post-course logistics, including scheduling, site setup, gear preparation, and customer coordination

Maintain detailed training records, rosters, sign-in sheets, and pass/fail assessments using defined grading criteria

Submit after-action reports, performance summaries, and feedback to the Training Lead

Identify trends or challenges in student performance and provide structured feedback to help refine future curriculum

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Mission Success, to ensure training aligns with operational realities and system capabilities

Provide end user feedback across internal departments to inform product development and drive continuous improvement

Maintain professionalism and instructional quality across both classroom and range environments

You should have the following

Prior military experience or experience working with the military (strongly preferred)

Experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring adults in technical or tactical environments (strongly preferred)

Possess a valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or obtain certification within 45 days of hire

Exceptional communication, facilitation, and classroom leadership skills

Familiarity with FPV systems and UAS operations, including basic air and ground components

Confidence leading groups in both classroom and field environments, with the ability to adapt on the fly

Experience using flight simulators as part of training programs (preferred)

Working knowledge and experience with ATAK ( preferred )

Strong organizational and documentation skills, including grading, reporting, and inventory tracking

A high level of composure and professionalism in fast-paced or austere conditions

Initiative and commitment to continuous professional development, with an emphasis on technical and tactical proficiency

A mission-first mindset, willingness to travel, and a strong sense of ownership over training outcomes

US Salary Range

$67,500 – $94,500 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.