or apply directly on Scout AI's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 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 Drone Technician at Scout AI, you will be primarily responsible for assembling prototype drones, building wiring harnesses, and integrating mechanical and electrical components. Your role will also involve documenting processes, maintaining inventory, and supporting the broader shop operations while adhering to safety protocols. This position is crucial in transforming traditional vehicles into fully functional, autonomous platforms for defense applications.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- 3+ years of experience in drone manufacturing
- Detail-oriented, with the precision that harness and drone assembly demand
- Proficient with common hand tools and power tools
- Able to read wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions
- 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
Nice to have
- Hobby drone-building experience
- General shop skills (machining, basic electrical, fabrication) beyond drone assembly specifically
What you get
- Competitive base salary and bonus
- Meaningful equity
- Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
- Unlimited AI tokens
- Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the posting, only a range provided
- Role involves working in a high-stakes defense environment which may require additional security clearances
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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