Scout AI
Vehicle Operator
Paso Robles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Mar 30, 2026
- Visa sponsorship
- Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; certain job duties may involve access to U.S. export-controlled information.
About the job
Operate, maintain, and prepare unmanned ground vehicles and sensor payloads for field testing, mock missions, and data collection.
What you'll do
- Operate UGVs during testing and mock-mission data collection; prepare vehicles, equipment, and sensors for field missions.
- Perform basic maintenance, inspections, and repairs; identify and escalate mechanical, electrical, or software issues.
- Support field logistics and safe operations, including loading, trailering, fueling, setup, and breakdown.
What they ask for
- Experience operating off-road vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, or other heavy equipment.
- Comfort driving rugged terrain, towing trailers, and working outdoors for extended periods.
- Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot issues and perform basic repairs.
- Ability to lift 50lbs; legal authorization to work in the United States.
Pay
$25 – $30 per hour (base salary)
Tools
UGVs
AI focus
Supports testing and data collection for autonomous defense systems and robotic platforms.
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