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Assembly Technician

Neros Technologies · Torrance, CA

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Neros Technologies (aerospace & defense) in Torrance, CA. Part-107 and/or experience flying drones FPV and line of sight.

They ask for
2+ years

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $59k–$78k.

Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 139 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 105 other live manufacturing postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $78k–$105k, from 13 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 39%
  • Tooling 38%
  • CNC 33%
  • Machining 33%
  • Lean 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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What you will be doing

As a Mechanical Assembly Technician at Neros, you will be instrumental in the assembly of our drones. Your day to day will consist of working closely with leaders to read, interpret, and execute on work orders. You will also be assembling mechanical systems–from full vehicle structures to installing components, sub-assemblies, and other using other hand-tools such as screwdrivers and tweezers.

This is a highly dynamic role where you will get an opportunity to see a factory being built from the ground up and potentially influence the success of our company. The role will also have opportunities for professional advancement. If you are an organized, detail & process oriented mechanical assembly technician, please apply below.

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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.

You should have the following

  • •High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • •2+ years of experience with hand or power tools
  • •Ability to read work instructions
  • •Hands on experience with mechanical assemblies
  • •Practical knowledge of safe work practices such as safe work practices for specific tools
  • •Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Nice to have

  • +Part-107 and/or experience flying drones FPV and line of sight

$21/hr - $36/hr USD

The hourly 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.

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