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Scout AI · 1 month ago

Drone Operator

Sunnyvale, CA or Paso Robles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Scoutai is developing Fury, a robotic foundation model for defense to enhance U.S. forces' capabilities. The Drone Operator role involves operating and maintaining unmanned aerial systems, conducting flight tests, and ensuring mission readiness.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DatabaseText Analytics

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

FAA Part 107 CertificateUAV hardware experienceField-level maintenanceTroubleshooting skillsClear communication skills

Required

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

Benefits

Competitive base salary and 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

EV charging

Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)

Company

Scout AI

Scout AI uses data and technology to serve as a scout agency that handles operations and recruiting using data analysis.

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

2-10 employees

https://www.scout-ai.app/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Recent News

PR Newswire

Scout AI Emerges from Stealth with $15M Seed Round, Lands 2 DoD Contracts, and Unveils Fury - Robotic Foundation Model for Defense

2025-04-16

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