Kodiak Robotics
Engineering Technician
Mountain View, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$40k-$50kDetected 1 day ago
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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
- Be a core member on the Engineering team responsible for building high quality prototype and first article builds of autonomous technology
- Perform incoming quality inspections for contract manufacturing builds
- Organize and manage prototype test setups/fixtures
- Perform testing on mechanical and electrical components and assemblies
- Perform soldering, mechanical assemblies, and subsystem builds
- Manage BOMs and organize lab inventories
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment throughout builds and engineering tests
- 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 prototype builds, testing and operating test equipment
- You know how to chase down any electrical gremlins and correct them.
- Extensive knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and all necessary equipment.
- You have a track record of meticulous work.
- You are comfortable providing feedback to engineers, and sharing insights with the team at large to improve products and processes.
- You like to find ways to improve the system you are working on.
- You can solve problems and complete tasks even when the path to the solution is not clear at the outset.
Nice to have
- 5+ years of experience working in an R&D or development lab environment in close collaboration with engineering staff.
- Strong hands-on background.
- Diverse experience in the automotive, aerospace or related industry is a plus.
Compensation
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- California Pay Range
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- Accrued PTO, generous parental leave policies, and 10 paid holidays
- 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 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
- 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 an Engineering Technician to join us in building and maintaining our experimental and operations vehicles.
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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