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