Scout AI
Manufacturing Engineer
$150K–$200K
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 17, 2026
- Experience
- 3-8 years of experience in a relevant field.
- Education
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities; may be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
About the job
Build and own manufacturing processes for Scout AI’s robotic platforms as they move from prototypes into low-rate initial production.
What you'll do
- Establish manufacturing processes, build plans, work instructions, and assembly frameworks for production.
- Manage BOMs, suppliers, inventory, and technician scheduling; inform MES system design.
- Support manufacturability, product quality, and compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
What they ask for
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Experience owning an LRIP production line end to end.
- Experience with CAD and light design.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
Nice to have
- Hands-on design experience before moving into manufacturing.
- Passion about defense of the United States and its allies.
Pay
$150K – $200K USD base salary
Tools
CAD, BOMs, MES
AI focus
The role supports manufacturing robotic platforms for Fury, Scout AI’s robotic foundation model for defense; it does not specify direct AI development duties.
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