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Drone Operator

Scout AI

Napi Headquarters, USA

Mid

Discovered 1 weeks ago

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Plan, set up, and execute drone flight operations in support of autonomy testing and mission rehearsals
Pilot uncrewed aerial systems manually and supervise autonomous flight, intervening safely when needed
Conduct pre-flight inspections, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot hardware and payload issues in the field
Capture, log, and organize flight data, telemetry, and observations to feed our model training and engineering teams
Enforce airspace, range, and safety protocols, and help maintain compliance with FAA and site regulations
Provide clear, structured feedback to engineers on system performance, failure modes, and edge cases
Support field deployments, including equipment transport, staging, and recovery

Demonstrated experience operating drones / uncrewed aerial systems (commercial, military, or equivalent)
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, or the ability to obtain one prior to start
Strong situational awareness, sound judgment under pressure, and an uncompromising commitment to safety
Comfort working outdoors in varied conditions at a test range, with the ability to lift and transport equipment
Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills with hardware, batteries, and payloads
Clear communicator who can document observations and collaborate closely with engineers
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Passion about defense of the United States and its allies
May be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Why Join Scout
Work on the world’s most important frontier, ensuring U.S. 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
Help define the future of intelligent defense systems

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