Drone Technician

Drone TechnicianThe future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout AI, we're developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and autonomous power across every domain. Fury enables human operators to command fleets of robots through natural language, and empowers those machines to sense, decide, and act together as one. This mission will ask everything of us: urgency, precision, and relentless work.The RoleThe Hardware Team at Scout bridges the gap between traditional machinery and cutting-edge autonomy. We take base vehicles with zero autonomous capability or actuation and turn them into fully functional, validated, production-ready, intelligent platforms. Owning the full hardware lifecycle from concept and prototyping through final product validation.We're hiring a Drone Technician to add bandwidth to that build. You'll spend most of your time assembling drones, building harnesses, and on the integration of mechanical and/or electrical components.We are looking for a highly motivated team player who is detail oriented and ready to be a part of a rapidly growing team.ResponsibilitiesAssemble prototype drones and document process & proceduresAbility to read blueprints, schematics and instructionsBuild wiring harnesses for dronesHelp with inventory maintenance and organizationSupport the broader shop ad hocMaintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and any issues encounteredFollow safety protocols and procedures in the workplaceQualifications3+ years of experience in drone manufacturingDetail-oriented, with the precision that harness and drone assembly demandProficient with common hand tools and power toolsAble to read a wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructionsNice to have: hobby drone-building experience; general shop skills (machining, basic electrical, fabrication) beyond drone assembly specificallyMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilitiesPassion about defense of the United States and its alliesMay be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearanceWhy Join ScoutWork on the world's most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machinesBe a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation modelBuild alongside a hardware team taking vehicles from zero autonomy to fully validated, production-ready platformsSee your work deployed on real systemsBacked by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investorsBenefitsCompetitive base salary and bonusMeaningful equityPremium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contributionCompetitive PTO and company holiday calendarUnlimited AI tokensCatered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchenEV chargingRelocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)The stated salary range below represents an estimated base pay only and reflects consideration of multiple compensation factors. Final salary offers may differ depending on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience or training background, specialized skills, and business needs. Most full-time positions also include highly competitive equity awards, which form part of Scout AI's overall compensation package. In addition, Scout AI provides comprehensive, top-tier benefits to full-time employees.US Salary Range$50,000 - $70,000 USD