Scout AI
Mission Operator - UGV Ground Systems
$100K–$150K
Paso Robles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Mar 30, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years leading teams in field operations, testing, or mission-driven environments.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field).
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
About the job
Plans and leads field testing and data collection for autonomous ground and air systems, translating engineering objectives into safe, executable missions and feeding results back to technical teams.
What you'll do
- Plan and execute coordinated UGV and UAS field operations, including test plans, mission profiles, and team leadership.
- Manage operational readiness, safety, logistics, and real-time troubleshooting during field deployments.
- Ensure data collection quality and targets, and communicate field feedback to engineering and product teams.
What they ask for
- Prior military experience as an officer or senior enlisted member.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field).
- 7+ years of experience leading teams in field operations, testing, or mission-driven environments.
- Must be a U.S. Person; may be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Military experience in combat arms, aviation, reconnaissance, or technical units.
Pay
$100K – $150K USD base salary
Tools
UGVs, UAS, SOPs
AI focus
Supports field testing and data collection for autonomous systems and a defense-specific robotic foundation model.
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