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Scout Motors — Paso Robles
The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. 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 Role We’re hiring a Field Test Technician to join our Mission Operations team.
The Field Test Technician will help develop, test, and operationalize Scout’s autonomous ground systems. This is a hands-on, jack-of-all-trades role focused on accelerating product development through disciplined field execution, structured testing, and close collaboration with engineering. You will be responsible for designing and executing structured test plans, operating Scout’s platforms in real-world environments, collecting and analyzing data, and generating clear reports that drive engineering decisions.
You will also support customer demonstrations and ensure systems are prepared for both internal testing and external deployment. You will spend most of your time in the field. This role requires adaptability, strong mechanical and technical aptitude, and the ability to move seamlessly between operating vehicles, troubleshooting systems, setting up test environments, and providing structured feedback to engineers.
Your work directly drives product maturity, reliability, and mission readiness.
Responsibilities
Design and execute structured field tests to evaluate autonomy performance, hardware reliability, and mission behaviors Operate unmanned systems (UxS) in real-world environments while ensuring safe and effective performance Collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate field observations into prioritized product improvements Collect, document, and organize high-quality test data; identify system failures, edge cases, and performance gaps Analyze test results and generate clear, concise reports with findings and actionable recommendations Support integration and validation of hardware and software components in field environments Support customer demonstrations and field evaluations, ensuring platforms are reliable, safe, and professionally presented Contribute to the development of repeatable test procedures and validation frameworks Prepare and manage deployment logistics including vehicle setup, payload integration, trailering, fueling, and field site staging
Qualifications
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Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus Meaningful equity Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar