Robot Technician

Scout AISunnyvale, CA, US

26 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout, 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. It's not just a leap in autonomy, it's a force multiplier built for real-world conflict. This mission will ask everything of us : urgency, precision, and relentless work.

The Role We're hiring a Robot Technician to support the development, testing, and deployment of our Fury vision-language-action models onto autonomous vehicles across land, air, sea, and space. You will keep our robotic platforms operational, field-ready, and running Fury. This is a hands-on, high-tempo role with direct impact on the most advanced robotic systems in defense. You'll play a critical part in closing the loop between hardware, AI, and real-world execution.

We're a startup. You'll be moving fast, context-switching daily, and helping define the culture and process as we go. This is a rare opportunity to come in early and architect the future of defense.

Responsibilities

Assemble, maintain, and repair robotic platforms across land, air, sea, and space
Integrate and calibrate sensors, compute, radios, and power systems
Run diagnostics, perform firmware updates, and ensure system health
Support field testing and live demonstrations by prepping, staging, and deploying robotic assets
Perform rapid troubleshooting and reconfiguration in dynamic testing environments
Maintain detailed records of equipment status, repairs, and system updates
Collaborate with the engineering team to iterate on platform designs and improve reliability
Manage robot logistics including staging, transport, and readiness for deployment
Help shape operational processes and safety standards as we scale

Qualifications

Several years of hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems or robotic hardware

Associate's degree in a relevant technical field, trade school completion, or equivalent practical experience

Comfortable working with hardware, tools, and test equipment in a lab and field setting

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple systems and timelines

Clear communicator who can collaborate across teams and document work thoroughly

Comfortable lifting and transporting equipment (up to 50 lbs)

Familiarity with rapid prototyping including the use of 3D printers

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Bonus : Experience with robotic assets

Bonus : Basic proficiency in Python; familiarity with embedded C / C++

Bonus : Familiarity with Linux, ROS, or real-time operating environments

Bonus : Experience supporting field tests for autonomous or military-grade systems

Bonus : Knowledge of embedded systems, sensor calibration, or electrical integration

Why Join Scout

Work on the world's most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machines

Be a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation model

Collaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national security

See your work deployed on real systems

Help define the future of intelligent defense systems

Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top national security investors

Benefits

Competitive base salary and meaningful equity

Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution

Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar

Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen

EV charging

Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)

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Robot Technician • Sunnyvale, CA, US