or apply directly on Scout AI's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Scout AI's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Scout AI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Scout AI
- high 24 stale, 0 reposted of 30 open
- Hiring momentum
- 35 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Scout AI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Scout AI.
About this role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Scout, you will lead the hardware development for robotic platforms, designing and validating systems for ground, maritime, and aerial applications. Your role involves collaborating with software engineers and mission operations to ensure the systems are ready for real-world deployment, while also managing the entire process from design to testing and integration of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Scout AI as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or hardware test engineering, preferably in robotics, aerospace, automotive, or defense
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong 3D CAD skills to design fixtures, enclosures, and electromechanical systems
- Experience architecting systems and selecting sensors, communications, and compute
- Hands-on experience with ruggedized electronics design and qualification
- Comfortable working with electrical engineers to define PCBA outlines and mechanical interfaces, including thermal management and connector selection
What you get
- Competitive compensation package including base salary and bonus
- 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
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the benefits section, but a range is provided separately
- Role involves high urgency and precision, which may lead to a demanding work environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in defense, but may require navigating complex regulatory environments
Summarised from Scout AI's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Scout AI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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