Drone Pilot

Scout AI • Paso Robles, CA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Scout AI is developing Fury, a robotic foundation model for defense that enables human operators to command fleets of robots through natural language and allows machines to sense, decide, and act together. The Drone Pilot will join the Mission Operations team at Scout AI’s test site in Paso Robles, California. This hands-on, field-based role involves piloting and supervising uncrewed aerial systems during test flights, autonomy trials, and live mission rehearsals, operating both manually and in supervised-autonomy modes. The role requires careful attention to safety and comfort working outdoors at a test range.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience operating drones or uncrewed aerial systems in a commercial, military, or equivalent setting.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, or ability to obtain one before starting.
• Strong situational awareness, sound judgment under pressure, and an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Comfort working outdoors in varied conditions at a test range, with the ability to lift and transport equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills with hardware, batteries, and payloads.
• Clear communication skills, ability to document observations, and ability to collaborate closely with engineers.
• Must be a U.S. Person because of required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
• Passion for the defense of the United States and its allies.
• May be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, and execute drone flight operations supporting autonomy testing and mission rehearsals.
• Pilot uncrewed aerial systems manually and supervise autonomous flights, intervening safely when needed.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot hardware and payload issues in the field.
• Capture, log, and organize flight data, telemetry, and observations for model training and engineering teams.
• Enforce airspace, range, and safety protocols and help maintain compliance with FAA and site regulations.
• Provide clear, structured feedback to engineers on system performance, failure modes, and edge cases.
• Support field deployments, including equipment transport, staging, and recovery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed