Robotics Testing Technician

Gritt Robotics • South San Francisco, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Gritt is developing an intelligent system that combines robotics and AI to perform labor-intensive work, verification, and planning using attachments to common construction-site equipment. Its systems are already being used to build critical infrastructure in outdoor environments, starting with large-scale solar.

The Robotics Testing Technician runs tests to verify that Gritt’s robots are ready, covering both software and physical hardware. The role involves hands-on robot bring-up, executing test procedures, collecting data, and reporting unexpected behavior while working alongside engineers. Much of the testing takes place outdoors in the yard at Gritt’s South San Francisco headquarters. Careful, consistent testing helps establish that heavy robots can operate autonomously and safely around people.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in test, QA, validation, or a similar hands-on technical role.
• Bachelor of Science in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Working knowledge of Python for running scripts, retrieving logs, and basic data analysis.
• Comfort working in a Linux terminal.
• Comfort assembling or adjusting test fixtures and instrumentation.
• Ability to follow test procedures precisely, document observations, and raise concerns when something seems wrong.
• Comfort working hands-on with heavy machinery outdoors and taking procedures seriously.
• Ability to work well with light supervision.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, or other complex physical systems.
• Exposure to ROS2 or similar robotics frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Execute written test procedures and acceptance criteria during robot bring-up.
• Run system test campaigns on heavy robots in the yard across varying weather, lighting, dust, and temperature conditions.
• 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 prototype and production hardware, including pick-and-place accuracy and cycle-time checks.
• Test across the panel SKUs and site conditions the robot must handle in production.
• Quickly flag failures and unexpected behavior with clear notes and supporting data.
• Follow safety procedures when testing large autonomous machines around people and equipment.
• Keep test logs, data, and reports organized and traceable to requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level