Vehicle Operator
- Location
- Paso Robles, CA
- Listed
- 2 days ago
About the role
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.
The Role
We’re hiring a Vehicle Operator to support our unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) programs and ensure our platforms are ready for mission execution. As a Vehicle Operator, you will handle the day-to-day operation, upkeep, and field readiness of Scout’s ground robots and sensor payloads. You will spend your week in the field, running mock missions, collecting high-quality datasets, and operating UGVs in diverse environments.
This role is hands-on: driving the platform, configuring sensors, troubleshooting issues, and keeping the vehicle in peak condition. Your work enables reliable data collection, autonomy testing, and rapid iteration on cutting-edge ground systems.
Responsibilities
- Operate UGVs during testing and mock mission data collection
- Help with basic maintenance tasks, pre- and post-mission inspections, and simple repairs under guidance
- Support Mission Operators by preparing vehicles, equipment, and sensors for field missions
- 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 support data quality and vehicle performance improvements
- Follow all safety protocols and contribute to safe field operations
Qualifications
- Experience operating off-road vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, or other heavy equipment
- Comfortable driving in rugged terrain, towing trailers, and working outdoors for extended periods of time
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot issues and perform basic repairs
- Strong situational awareness and a commitment to safe field operations
- Clear, reliable communication skills, especially during active or fast-moving field tasks
- Physically active and motivated to spend most of the week in hands-on field work
- Mission-driven and excited to support development and testing of autonomous defense systems
- Ability to lift 50lbs and handle physical tasks in the field
- Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. Certain job duties may involve access to U.S. export-controlled information
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
- Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investors
From Scout Ai's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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