Scout AI
Mechanical Engineer
$120K–$180K
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 12, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years; preferably in robotics, aerospace, automotive, or defense.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
- 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
Own the design, prototyping, testing, and deployment of rugged mechanical and electromechanical hardware for Scout’s robotic platforms across ground, maritime, and aerial domains.
What you'll do
- Design and deploy robotic platform hardware, including rugged electronics enclosures, payload integrations, fixtures, and test systems.
- Select autonomy-system components and integrate hardware with electrical and software systems; validate platforms for field use.
- Troubleshoot hardware, document testing and integration, and develop scalable modular hardware architectures.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or hardware test engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong 3D CAD skills; experience architecting systems and selecting sensors, communications, and compute.
- Hands-on experience with ruggedized electronics design and qualification; must be a U.S. Person.
Pay
$120K – $180K (base salary)
Tools
3D CAD, PCBA
AI focus
The hardware supports Scout’s robotic foundation model for defense and autonomous robotic platforms.
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