Robotics Testing Technician

The role

You will run tests to prove robots are ready across software and physical machines. You will execute test procedures, collect data, and work hands-on in the yard at HQ.

What you will do

• Execute test procedures during robot bring-up following written plans and acceptance criteria.
• Run system test campaigns on heavy robots in the yard across real weather, lighting, dust, and temperature.
• Record test results accurately including pass/fail outcomes, measurements, logs, and observations.
• Set up, operate, and maintain mechanical and electrical test fixtures and instrumentation.
• Run regression and characterization tests on prototypes and production hardware.
• Run tests across the panel SKUs and site conditions the robot must handle in production.
• Flag failures and unexpected behavior quickly with clear notes and data.
• Follow safety procedures for testing large autonomous machines around people and equipment.
• Keep test logs, data, and reports organized.

Required qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in test, QA, validation, or a similar hands-on technical role.
• B.S. degree in robotics, MechE, EE, CS, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Working knowledge of Python for running scripts, pulling logs, and basic data analysis.
• Comfortable in a Linux terminal.
• Comfortable assembling or adjusting test fixtures and instrumentation.
• Follow test procedures precisely, document what you see, and speak up when something doesn't look right.
• Comfortable working hands-on with heavy machinery outdoors and take procedure seriously.
• Able to work well with light supervision.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Exposure to ROS2 or similar robotics frameworks

About the company

Gritt is an intelligent system that combines robotics and AI to build infrastructure. The founding team includes experts from Carnegie Mellon, Stanford, and MIT.