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Scoutai11d ago
USD 105000-125000/yr

Drone Technician

United StatesSunnyvalemid
Operations
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Overview

The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout AI, we’re developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S.

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The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout AI, we’re developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and autonomous power across every domain. Fury enables human operators to command fleets of robots through natural language, and empowers those machines to sense, decide, and act together as one. This mission will ask everything of us: urgency, precision, and relentless work.

Responsibilities

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  • Operate Scout’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) during test missions, training, and field operations
  • Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections to ensure airworthiness and mission readiness
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair drones and associated ground support equipment
  • Log flight hours, maintenance actions, and mission data for reporting and compliance
  • Support engineers by executing test plans, capturing data, and providing operator feedback
  • Safely transport, stage, and deploy drones across a variety of environments
  • Stay current with UAS software, firmware, and autonomy system updates
  • Enforce safe operating procedures and adhere to regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare platforms for demonstrations and field trials

Requirements

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  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
  • Hands-on experience operating drones in training, testing, or mission environments
  • Strong technical skills with UAV hardware, electronics, and ground control systems
  • Ability to perform field-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
  • Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of conditions and environments
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe operating practices
  • Ability to lift, transport, and set up drone systems and support equipment
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills for logging missions and reporting results
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. Certain job duties may involve access to U.S. export-controlled information

What We Offer

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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

What We Offer

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Competitive base salary and bonus
Meaningful equity
Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen
Unlimited AI tokens
EV charging
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)

Listing Details

Posted
March 31, 2026
First seen
March 26, 2026
Last seen
April 11, 2026

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Trust Level
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Drone TechnicianUSD 105000-125000