Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous 2024 Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
We are looking for a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer experienced in new product and system-level integration work. The role will work closely with the rest of the hardware systems and manufacturing organizations to facilitate new platform development and continuous improvement of our existing fleet.
In this role you will:
- Own the integration troubleshooting and build events for sensors compute actuation and vehicle systems
- Coordinate and execute builds with cross functional teams (ME EE Mfg and Vehicle Operations)
- Provide Design-For-Manufacturing and Serviceability feedback for low to mid-volume manufacturing processes.
- Inspect hardware quality at various levels and resolve manufacturing/build issues
- Collaborate with the larger hardware team to develop vehicle and subsystem BOMs.
- Drive build and system documentation creation such as drawings schematics and build instructions and incoming hardware quality tests/checks.
What youll bring:
- Strong technical background. BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 6 years of experience in the autonomous vehicle automotive or related industry.
- Strong system analysis and problem solving skills; understanding and debugging complex systems is exciting for you.
- Hands on. You are just as comfortable with a wrench as a keyboard. You are confident with automotive electronics and are familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet CAN.
- Experience with scripting and data analysis languages such as Python or Matlab.
- Understanding of Linux based systems and computer networking
- CAD experience with packages such as SolidWorks
- A team leader. Whether formally or informally you have previously played the lead role on several projects. You take ownership and drive the team to deliver exceptional results
- Great communicator. You have experience writing clear concise and detailed documentation. You are skilled in leading and participating in cross-functional design reviews.
- Proven ability to drive testing through development execution analysis corrective actions and final report outs. You have experienced product development in all of its stages and are comfortable in the earlier stages moving from zero to one.
What we offer:
- 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)
- MetLife Legal Services Identity & Fraud Protection Hospital Indemnity Insurance Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO 10 paid holidays and generous parental leave policies
- Our office is centrally located in Mountain View CA
- 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)
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter FSA Dependent Care FSA HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses patent bonuses etc.)
The pay range listed below reflects the base salaryin our SF/Silicon Valley locationacross several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location experience relevant training education skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay equity bonus and a competitive benefits package
California Pay Range
$145000 - $185000 USD
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. Kodiak is committed to 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.
In alignment with its business operations Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes regulations and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status. Should the position require and Kodiak determines that a candidates 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-related restrictions Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiaks sole discretion or as an alternative opt not to proceed with the candidates application. If applicable Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector....
Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous 2024 Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
We are looking for a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer experienced in new product and system-level integration work. The role will work closely with the rest of the hardware systems and manufacturing organizations to facilitate new platform development and continuous improvement of our existing fleet.
In this role you will:
- Own the integration troubleshooting and build events for sensors compute actuation and vehicle systems
- Coordinate and execute builds with cross functional teams (ME EE Mfg and Vehicle Operations)
- Provide Design-For-Manufacturing and Serviceability feedback for low to mid-volume manufacturing processes.
- Inspect hardware quality at various levels and resolve manufacturing/build issues
- Collaborate with the larger hardware team to develop vehicle and subsystem BOMs.
- Drive build and system documentation creation such as drawings schematics and build instructions and incoming hardware quality tests/checks.
What youll bring:
- Strong technical background. BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 6 years of experience in the autonomous vehicle automotive or related industry.
- Strong system analysis and problem solving skills; understanding and debugging complex systems is exciting for you.
- Hands on. You are just as comfortable with a wrench as a keyboard. You are confident with automotive electronics and are familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet CAN.
- Experience with scripting and data analysis languages such as Python or Matlab.
- Understanding of Linux based systems and computer networking
- CAD experience with packages such as SolidWorks
- A team leader. Whether formally or informally you have previously played the lead role on several projects. You take ownership and drive the team to deliver exceptional results
- Great communicator. You have experience writing clear concise and detailed documentation. You are skilled in leading and participating in cross-functional design reviews.
- Proven ability to drive testing through development execution analysis corrective actions and final report outs. You have experienced product development in all of its stages and are comfortable in the earlier stages moving from zero to one.
What we offer:
- 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)
- MetLife Legal Services Identity & Fraud Protection Hospital Indemnity Insurance Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO 10 paid holidays and generous parental leave policies
- Our office is centrally located in Mountain View CA
- 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)
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter FSA Dependent Care FSA HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses patent bonuses etc.)
The pay range listed below reflects the base salaryin our SF/Silicon Valley locationacross several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location experience relevant training education skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay equity bonus and a competitive benefits package
California Pay Range
$145000 - $185000 USD
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. Kodiak is committed to 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.
In alignment with its business operations Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes regulations and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status. Should the position require and Kodiak determines that a candidates 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-related restrictions Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiaks sole discretion or as an alternative opt not to proceed with the candidates application. If applicable Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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