Vehicle Operator

Scout AI • Paso Robles, CA

16h

About The Position

Scout AI is developing Fury, a robotic foundation model for defense that enables human operators to command robot fleets through natural language and helps machines sense, decide, and act together. The Vehicle Operator supports Scout’s unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) programs and helps ensure platforms are ready for mission execution. The role involves operating, maintaining, and preparing ground robots and sensor payloads, spending most of the week in the field running mock missions, collecting datasets, and operating UGVs in diverse environments. Work includes driving platforms, configuring sensors, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining vehicles to support data collection, autonomy testing, and rapid development of ground systems.

Requirements

• Experience operating off-road vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, or other heavy equipment.
• Comfort driving in rugged terrain, towing trailers, and working outdoors for extended periods.
• Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to troubleshoot issues and perform basic repairs.
• Strong situational awareness and commitment to safe field operations.
• Clear, reliable communication skills, especially during active or fast-moving field tasks.
• Physical fitness and motivation to spend most of the week doing hands-on field work.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and handle physical tasks in the field.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Certain job duties may involve access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Operate UGVs during testing and mock-mission data collection.
• Assist with basic maintenance, pre- and post-mission inspections, and simple repairs under guidance.
• Prepare vehicles, equipment, and sensors for field missions in support of Mission Operators.
• Assist with logistics, including vehicle loading and unloading, trailering support, fueling, and field setup and breakdown.
• Identify basic mechanical, electrical, or software issues and promptly escalate them.
• Share observations with engineering and operations teams to improve data quality and vehicle performance.
• Follow safety protocols and contribute to safe field operations.

What This Job Offers

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