Gritt is an intelligent system that combines robotics and AI to build the infrastructure that pulls society forward. Doing real work on real jobsites, today. Backed by USV.
About the role
Uptime & On-the-Fly Troubleshooting (Primary): Keep the robots working. Act as the primary (and often only) technical resource on site to quickly diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, or software issues on the fly to ensure maximum fleet uptime.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (OR equivalent deep, hands-on experience managing complex mechanical/heavy equipment fleets)
- Independent Problem Solver: Proven ability to work autonomously as the sole technical expert on a site, making rapid, high-stakes troubleshooting decisions on the fly to keep operations moving
- Highly Hands-On: You are not afraid to get your hands dirty. You must have a proven history of working closely with physical machines, turning wrenches, and diagnosing hardware faults in outdoor, active construction environments
- Proven track record in fleet management, technical field operations, or hardware testing and deployment
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Exceptional technical communication skills, with the ability to accurately describe complex mechanical failures to off-site software and hardware engineers
More about this role
Gritt is an intelligent system that combines robotics and AI to build the infrastructure that pulls society forward. Gritt deploys via simple attachments to common equipment found on construction sites and autonomously performs labor-intensive tasks, verification, and planning. Gritt systems are already building critical infrastructure in the harshest outdoor environments, starting with large-scale solar. The founding team includes experts in robotics and AI from Carnegie Mellon, Stanford, and MIT. Gritt is backed by Obvious Ventures, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, Climactic, Congruent Ventures, and other leading firms.
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and heavily hands-on Technical Autonomous Fleet Manager to oversee the deployment, health, and operational efficiency of our autonomous construction robots on utility-scale solar sites. Your primary mission is simple: keep the robots running and doing work. Often serving as the sole technical expert in the field, you must be a relentless problem solver capable of troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and system issues on the fly. While you will be the operational backbone...
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