Director of Facilities

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 The Director of Facilities owns Neros's global facilities portfolio, anchored by Millennium One (M1), our flagship 250,000 sq ft drone manufacturing factory in Torrance, CA, and extending across our sites in Tennessee, Washington DC, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, and all future expansions. This role is responsible for driving M1 from active build-out into a steady-state production powerhouse and continuously improving an environment capable of supporting our ramp toward the scaled manufacturing of defense systems necessary for credible deterrence. The Director of Facilities will manage the facilities managers across each site, own company-wide programs (EHS, safety, vendor strategy, real estate), and partner closely with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Security, and IT to ensure our physical infrastructure is the force multiplier it needs to be for Neros to achieve its mission. Responsibilities Operate and continuously improve Neros’ global facilities, owning layout, MEP infrastructure, equipment installation, environmental controls, and physical workflow optimization to support production rate targets Set strategy, standards, and budget across all Neros sites globally; manage and develop the Facilities Managers at each location, with on-site leads owning day-to-day execution while you own the function as a whole Own the facilities operating budget, capital plan, and global vendor stack; manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and hold partners accountable to performance standards Run safety, EHS, and regulatory compliance programs (OSHA, fire code, hazardous materials handling, battery storage, ESD-controlled areas) at the high standards needed for a defense hardware manufacturer Partner tightly with Engineering and Production to translate production scaling plans into physical infrastructure outcomes, up to and including ground-up greenfield development of new manufacturing sites; partner with Supply Chain to optimize material flow, warehousing, and shipping/receiving Coordinate with the CSO on physical security integration and with IT on network and utility infrastructure to ensure facility decisions reinforce our security posture and digital backbone Serve as Neros's internal point of contact for outsourced real estate matters, owning the relationship with external brokers, attorneys, and consultants to translate Leadership's growth plans into real estate outcomes You should have the following 10+ years of progressive facilities leadership experience in manufacturing environments, with at least 3 years as the functional owner of facilities (Director-level or equivalent) Direct experience operating large (50,000+ sq ft) production facilities, ideally in hardware, aerospace, defense, automotive, or other regulated industries Demonstrated track record of scaling facility operations alongside an active production ramp and through organizational growth Experience managing facilities across multiple sites, including ownership of the operating model that distinguishes site-level execution from functional strategy Strong working knowledge of important regulatory frameworks for industrial environments (OSHA, fire code, EHS, hazmat handling) Hands-on experience managing MEP infrastructure, equipment commissioning, and facility CapEx projects from planning through execution Proven ability to build and manage vendor relationships across the full facilities stack (HVAC, electrical, janitorial, security systems, equipment maintenance) Experience hiring, managing, and developing a Facilities team Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance Willingness to work in-person, full-time, in Torrance, CA, with travel to other Neros sites as needed Nice to have Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or other ITAR-regulated manufacturing environments Experience standing up greenfield or large-scale facility build-outs, up to and including 1M+ sq ft factories from the ground up Background scaling facilities at high-growth hardware startups (Series B+ or equivalent) Personal experience operating or supporting facilities outside the United States, particularly in Europe or active conflict environments Specialty infrastructure experience relevant to drone manufacturing, including ESD-controlled environments, large-scale battery storage and handling, or RF/test cage construction Experience owning or coordinating industrial machine maintenance programs for production equipment US Salary Range $150,000 - $240,000 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. Offices: Torrance, California, United States (HQ);