Scoutai
Drone Operator
Paso Robles, CA · Full-time
Work authorization required$30k-$50kDetected 36 days ago
Adaptability
About the role
- We're hiring a Drone Operator to join our Mission Operations team at our test site in Paso Robles, CA.
- You'll pilot and supervise uncrewed aerial systems during test flights, autonomy trials, and live mission rehearsals - operating both manually and in supervised-autonomy modes.
- This is a hands-on, field-based role for someone who is comfortable in the air, meticulous about safety, and energized by working at the frontier of defense robotics.
Responsibilities
- Plan, set up, and execute drone flight operations in support of autonomy testing and mission rehearsals.
- Conduct pre-flight inspections, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot hardware and payload issues in the field.
- Enforce airspace, range, and safety protocols, and help maintain compliance with FAA and site regulations.
- Support field deployments, including equipment transport, staging, and recovery.
Requirements
- Comfort working outdoors in varied conditions at a test range, with the ability to lift and transport equipment.
- Must be a U.S. citizen (required for work on defense programs).
- Demonstrated experience operating drones / uncrewed aerial systems (commercial, military, or equivalent).
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, or the ability to obtain one prior to start. Scout AI
- Strong situational awareness, sound judgment under pressure, and an uncompromising commitment to safety.
- Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills with hardware, batteries, and payloads.
- Clear communicator who can document observations and collaborate closely with engineers.
- Why Join Scout
- Work on the world's most important frontier, ensuring U.S. dominance in the age of intelligent machines
- Be a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation model
- Collaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national security
- Help define the future of intelligent defense systems
Compensation
- The stated hourly pay range below represents an estimated pay only and reflects consideration of multiple compensation factors.
Company info
- urgency, precision, and relentless work.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen (required for work on defense programs)
Apply directly at Scoutai →Create a free account for alerts like thisView Scoutai immigration profile
This listing is sourced directly from Scoutai's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.