Kodiak Robotics

Kodiak Robotics

Senior, Vehicle Integration Engineer

Mountain View, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$185kDetected 1 day ago
PythonMATLABSpringAWSLinuxData AnalysisIntellectual PropertySolidWorksElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignCommunicationProblem Solving

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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

  • Lead system-level integration of sensors, compute, actuation, and vehicle systems for new platform development programs
  • Develop and execute structured test plans to validate new platform functionality, performance, and reliability
  • Coordinate and lead cross-functional build and integration events with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Systems teams
  • Provide Design-For-Manufacturing and Design-For-Test feedback to ensure new platforms are built for quality and scale
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive platform documentation including drawings, schematics, BOMs, build instructions, and test reports
  • You will work closely with hardware, systems, and manufacturing teams to drive new platform development, with a focus on integration quality, test rigor, and technical execution.
  • Partner with systems and hardware engineering teams to define integration requirements and acceptance criteria for new platforms
  • Great communicator. You write clear, concise, and detailed technical documentation, and are skilled at leading and participating in cross-functional design and integration reviews
  • Proven ability to drive testing through development, execution, analysis, corrective actions, and final report-outs across all stages of product development
  • 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

  • BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience in the autonomous vehicle, automotive, or a related industry
  • Experience with scripting and data analysis languages such as Python or MATLAB
  • CAD experience with packages such as SolidWorks
  • you are energized by complex, multi-disciplinary integration challenges
  • You are equally comfortable with a wrench and a keyboard.

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
  • California Pay Range
  • $150,000 - $185,000 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 looking for a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer with deep experience in new platform development and system-level integration.
  • 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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