Kodiak Robotics

Kodiak Robotics

Senior, Electrical Harness Engineer

Mountain View, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$195kDetected 1 day ago
SpringAWSIntellectual PropertyElectrical EngineeringHardware Design

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About the role

  • Its Kodiak Driver is a vehicle-agnostic autonomous driving system that combines AI-powered software with modular hardware.
  • Today it operates in long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense.
  • In 2024, Kodiak launched commercial Driver-as-a-Service operations with no one in the cab, and plans to launch driverless long-haul service between Dallas and Houston by the end of 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Design and validate custom automotive harnesses that are critical to the operation of our autonomous vehicle
  • Responsible for working with our external partners for harness manufacturing
  • Develop wire harness schematics and harness diagrams
  • Own full lifecycle of harness design, including technical reviews, trade studies, outsource cable manufacturing, test, and product release
  • Lead root cause analysis and resolve issues in electrical systems
  • Deep understanding electrical harness designs
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for product-level design and validation of electrical wire harnesses and subassemblies that are critical to the operation of our autonomous vehicles.
  • The role will work collaboratively across electrical, mechanical, and integration engineering teams to build safe, reliable systems.
  • At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Requirements

  • Experience with implementation and on-vehicle debugging of low level hardware buses such as CAN and Ethernet
  • You are just as comfortable getting your hands dirty analyzing a subsystem in the shop as when using a keyboard.
  • You have experience writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation
  • You are passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
  • California Pay Range
  • $150,000 - $195,000 USD

Benefits

  • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
  • Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
  • Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package
  • Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview.

Company info

  • We are seeking a Sr Electrical Harness Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA.
  • By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process.
  • Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), founded in 2018, is a leader in Physical AI, developing driverless technology that powers machines that move.
  • Kodiak has partnered with many of the biggest names in freight, including Bosch for scaled hardware production, AWS, and leading customers including Atlas Energy Solutions, IKEA, Bridgestone, Werner Enterprises, C.R. England, Roehl Transport, and General Dynamics Land Systems.
  • As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-rel
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