Scoutai
Mission Operator - Ground Systems
Paso Robles, CA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$85k-$155kDetected 8 days ago
LogisticsRoboticsLeadershipCommunicationAdaptability
About the role
- We're hiring mission operators to plan, coordinate, and execute real-world testing and data collection for Scout's autonomous systems.
- You will be responsible for synchronizing multiple teams and platforms in dynamic environments, ensuring operations are executed safely, efficiently, and with high technical rigor.
- This includes coordinating UGVs and UAS, managing test objectives, and driving disciplined execution at our test site.
Responsibilities
- Define, track, and deliver against field operations metrics, ensuring data collection targets are consistently met across testing cycles
- Lead and manage field teams (operators, engineers, technicians) during deployments and test events
- Own site setup, logistics, and operational readiness for field deployments
- Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for testing, data collection, and mission execution
- Support customer demonstrations and operational evaluations, ensuring professional execution and system performance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field)
- 7+ years of experience leading teams in field operations, testing, or mission-driven environments
- Proven ability to coordinate complex operations involving multiple teams and systems
- Strong technical foundation with the ability to understand and troubleshoot integrated hardware/software systems
- Experience operating in dynamic, high-pressure environments with incomplete information
- Strong communication skills and ability to align technical and operational teams
- Prior military experience (officer or senior enlisted), preferably in combat arms, aviation, reconnaissance, or technical units
- Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and accountability in real-world operations
- Work on the world's most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied 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
- See your work deployed on real systems
- Help define the future of intelligent defense systems
- Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investors
Compensation
- The stated salary range below represents an estimated base pay only and reflects consideration of multiple compensation factors.
- Final salary offers may differ depending on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience or training background, specialized skills, and business needs.
- US Salary Range
- $85,000 - $155,000 USD
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and bonus
- Meaningful equity
- Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
- Most full-time positions also include highly competitive equity awards, which form part of Scout AI's overall compensation package.
- In addition, Scout AI provides comprehensive, top-tier benefits to full-time employees.
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