Field Operations Lead

The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout AI, 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. This mission will ask everything of us: urgency, precision, and relentless work.

• →Define, track, and deliver against field operations metrics, ensuring data collection targets are consistently met across testing cycles
• →Plan and execute field operations involving coordinated ground and air systems for testing and data collection
• →Lead and manage field teams (operators, engineers, technicians) during deployments and test events
• →Translate engineering and product objectives into detailed, executable test plans and mission profiles
• →Act as the on-site decision maker, ensuring safe, efficient, and disciplined execution of operations
• →Coordinate timing, positioning, and tasking of UGV and UAS assets during missions
• →Ensure high-quality data collection, including proper sensor configuration, logging, and validation
• →Troubleshoot operational and technical issues in real time, coordinating closely with engineering teams
• →Own site setup, logistics, and operational readiness for field deployments
• →Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for testing, data collection, and mission execution
• →Capture and communicate detailed feedback from the field to engineering and product teams
• →Support customer demonstrations and operational evaluations, ensuring professional execution and system performance

• Prior military experience (officer or senior enlisted), preferably in combat arms, aviation, reconnaissance, or technical units
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field)
• 7+ years of experience leading teams in field operations, testing, or mission-driven environments
• Proven ability to coordinate complex operations involving multiple teams and systems
• Strong technical foundation with the ability to understand and troubleshoot integrated hardware/software systems
• Experience operating in dynamic, high-pressure environments with incomplete information
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and accountability in real-world operations
• Strong communication skills and ability to align technical and operational teams