About the Team
Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems that automate repetitive manual work in real environments. We design and manufacture our hardware in-house, which means iteration, fabrication, and execution all happen under one roof.
Fast hardware progress depends on good test infrastructure, not just good product design. Our test team builds the stands, fixtures, and physical setups that make repeatable evaluation possible — essential for comparing systems, validating changes, and keeping development moving.
About the Role
As a Test Mechanical Designer at Droyd, you will design and build test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware for robot evaluation. You will help create the physical infrastructure needed to test end effectors, motors, firmware changes, and complete demo systems.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys practical mechanical design and rapid iteration in support of testing.
This role is based on-site in San Francisco, CA.
In This Role, You'll
Test Hardware Design
Design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware for robot evaluation
Build and iterate on physical setups for end effector, motor, and system testing
Use CAD, 3D printing, machining, and rapid fabrication to create test hardware quickly
Test Infrastructure
Help improve the reliability and usefulness of the team's physical testing infrastructure
Build practical hardware for internal use with fast turnaround
Collaboration
Work closely with test technicians and engineers to support repeatable test workflows
Incorporate feedback from testing into improved fixture designs
Work Environment & Schedule
On-site in San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Compensation: $100K–$140K base salary, plus equity
We're Looking For Candidates Who
Have strong hands-on mechanical design ability
Have strong experience with T-slot aluminum extrusion for building test stands and fixtures
Can move quickly from concept to physical prototype
Are comfortable building practical hardware for internal use
Work well with engineers and technicians in a fast-paced hardware environment
Nice to have:
Experience with robotics, fixtures, tooling, or test infrastructure
Experience with CAD and rapid prototyping workflows
Experience supporting validation or R&D teams
About Droyd
Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems that operate in real production environments. We design the hardware, develop the control stack, and generate the data that enables generalist robotics.
If we do this right, robots stop being demos and start being infrastructure.
Join us and help build the systems that make it real.
Skills Required
- Strong hands-on mechanical design ability
- Strong experience with T-slot aluminum extrusion for fixtures and stands
- Ability to move quickly from concept to physical prototype
- Comfortable building practical hardware for internal use
- Works well with engineers and technicians in a fast-paced hardware environment
- On-site in San Francisco, CA
- Full-time availability
- Experience with robotics, fixtures, tooling, or test infrastructure
- Experience with CAD
- Experience with rapid prototyping workflows (3D printing, machining)
- Experience supporting validation or R&D teams
What We Do
Droyd develops autonomous robotic systems designed to automate repetitive manual work for enterprises within real production environments. By designing and manufacturing hardware and control stacks in-house, the company aims to transition robotics from demonstrations to essential infrastructure, specifically targeting the data center ecosystem.
