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Job Title: AI Technician
Location: Portland, Maine (On-site/Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Company
Scout AI is an early-stage venture-backed stealth startup building multi-domain embodied AI for the U.S. military. Our team is developing cutting-edge technologies in robotics and autonomy to support national security. The team is primarily based in Silicon Valley with a satellite office in Portland, Maine.
About the Role
We are seeking an AI Technician to join our team where that person will play a critical role in supporting AI and machine learning initiatives through data preparation, model training assistance, and ongoing data management.
As Scout’s first AI Technician, this candidate will collaborate closely with our engineering team to contribute to our AI development efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to be hands-on with real-world AI applications and play a key part in scaling our technical capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the data preparation pipeline and curate high-quality datasets—enabling robust training and validation of advanced AI models.
- Build and maintain dashboards to track dataset composition and training coverage.
- Monitor and analyze model performance, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
- Leverage lightweight tooling or scripts to assist in data preprocessing, cleaning, and validation workflows.
- Support internal documentation and versioning of datasets, experiments, and training workflows to ensure reproducibility.
- Conduct applied research into external datasets, simulation environments, or benchmarks relevant to autonomy and robotics.
- The candidate will also support recruiting for technical roles, contribute to company-wide data analytics efforts, and assist in shaping future business opportunities.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 2 years of professional experience in a technical or research-driven role.
- Strong proficiency with Google Sheets.
- Experience working with large datasets, particularly visual or time-series data (e.g., video logs, sensor logs, etc.).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience working cross-functionally with an engineering team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in or supporting AI, robotics, autonomy, or defense-related technologies.
- A degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with computer vision or perception systems is preferred but not required.
- Interest in contributing to a mission-driven, early-stage startup environment.
Why Join Scout
- Directly impact the growth and success of a cutting-edge AI and defense technology company.
- Be an integral part of our expanding presence in Maine, contributing to the foundation of our future operations.
- Collaborate with a talented Silicon Valley-based team working on innovative AI and robotics solutions.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional growth opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Location:
- Portland, ME 04101 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Portland, ME 04101 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, ME 04101
