Kodiak Robotics
Senior Mechanical Engineer - FEA Analysis & Test
Mountain View, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$185kDetected 1 day ago
SpringAWSIntellectual PropertySolidWorksCATIAANSYSFEACFDRoboticsMechanical 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
- Perform assembly-level mechanical FEA simulations in ANSYS
- Identify potential failure modes and provide actionable design guidance
- Create reports of analysis results and present to cross-functional teams
- Develop custom fixtures for testing and support maintenance of test equipment
- Support root-cause analysis of issues found in the field
- Manage relationships with testing facilities, suppliers, and other external partners
- Kodiak Robotics is developing autonomous vehicles.
- 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, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience analyzing mechanical systems with FEA in the automotive, aerospace or related industry.
- Strong FEA experience with packages such as Ansys and/or SolidWorks with strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, structural dynamics and materials science.
- Strong technical background. BS or MS, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience analyzing mechanical systems with FEA in the automotive, aerospace or related industry.
Nice to have
- Strong CAD experience with packages such as SolidWorks, NX, Catia, and/or Creo.
- Experience with data acquisition systems with accelerometers, thermocouples, and strain gauges.
- Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
Compensation
- California Pay Range
- $150,000 - $185,000 USD
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
- Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
- 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
- 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.
- We are looking for a mechanical analysis & test engineer (FEA/CAE) to join us and develop autonomous hardware.
- 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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