UGV Technician

Five and Fly; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Medical, dental, vision

Relocation assistance

Catered lunch

Job summary

Five and Fly in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a hands-on UGV Technician to maintain Scout off-road unmanned ground vehicles and support equipment. You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, perform repairs, fabricate parts, and support field tests to keep the fleet ready for demonstrations and deployments.

This highly practical role requires field and shop work, safety compliance, and teamwork with engineers and operators.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a mechanic or technician on off-road vehicles.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and drivetrain systems.
• Ability to diagnose issues and perform field maintenance.
• Fabrication, welding, machining and modification of components.
• Experience with electrical wiring and control systems.
• Willingness to work outdoors and travel as needed.
• Commitment to safety standards and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and inspection of Scout’s off-road unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and support equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
• Maintain suspension, drivetrains, braking systems, and powertrains.
• Fabricate, weld, and modify parts as required.
• Support engineers and operators during field tests, providing rapid maintenance and repair in operational environments.
• Safely transport, stage, and recover vehicles in diverse terrain and weather conditions.
• Stay current with vehicle system updates, parts requirements, and technical manuals.
• Enforce safe maintenance practices and adhere to operational and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure vehicles are prepared for demonstrations, deployments, and field trials.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Drivetrain systems

Fabrication/welding

Field maintenance

Outdoor work

Safety practices

Tools

Fabrication tools

Machining

Welding equipment

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

UGV Technician

Department: UGV Technician

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Description

We’re hiring a UGV technician to support our unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) programs and ensure our platforms are ready to execute in the field. You will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and readiness of Scout’s off-road robotic vehicles and support equipment. You’ll spend most of your week in the shop and in the field, conducting inspections, servicing vehicles in rugged environments, and keeping our fleet in peak condition. This role is highly hands-on: you’ll be diagnosing mechanical issues, troubleshooting electrical systems, repairing and fabricating parts, and ensuring our vehicles perform reliably in mission-relevant conditions. Your work is the backbone that enables testing, data collection, and rapid iteration on cutting-edge autonomy.

Why Join Us!

• Work on the world’s most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machines
• Be a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation model
• Help define the future of intelligent defense systems
• Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investors

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and inspection of Scout’s off-road unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and support equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues
• Maintain and service suspension, drivetrains, braking systems, and powertrains
• Fabricate, weld, and modify parts as required
• Support engineers and operators during field tests, providing rapid maintenance and repair in operational environments
• Safely transport, stage, and recover vehicles in diverse terrain and weather conditions
• Stay current with vehicle system updates, parts requirements, and technical manuals
• Enforce safe maintenance practices and adhere to operational and safety standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure vehicles are prepared for demonstrations, deployments, and field trials

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience as a mechanic, technician, or maintainer of off-road vehicles
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and drivetrain systems
• Ability to perform diagnostics, field-level maintenance, and complex repairs
• Experience with fabrication, welding, machining, and modification of vehicle components
• Familiarity with electrical wiring, sensors, and control systems
• Comfortable working outdoors
• Commitment to safety standards and preventative maintenance practices
• Physical ability to lift, transport, and recover vehicles and components as required
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. Certain job duties may involve access to U.S. export-controlled information

Benefits

• Competitive 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
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)