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.
About the Role
As an Senior Fleet Technician you will repair modify and maintain the operational AV fleet. You will understand the truck platform support making repairs on it along with all aspects of repair and modifications/upgrades to the AV platform including script based interfacing for diagnostics and health checks.
What Youll Do
In this role you will:
- Be responsible for modifications and maintenance to autonomous vehicle platforms including truck and autonomous systems.
- Inspect and certify the operational state of vehicles.
- Work closely with design and validation engineers to aid in the development of hardware systems.
- Executing scheduled work according to scheduled uptime expectations
- Create and maintain vehicle maintenance documentation to shape fleet growth to scale.
- Completing assigned tasks while maintaining work quality and standards
- Provide technical coverage and support when needed at remote locations.
- Maintain a safe clean work environment
What Were Looking For
- Solid hands-on background. The ability to rely on previous experience or training to inspect and identify defects and failures within the fleet is required. These range from visual to operational in nature.
- Advanced diagnostic skills. Troubleshooting and repair capabilities which extend into areas like advanced electronics computer based familiarity with interfacing like Linux and Python and perception based sensors.
- Reliability and consistency. You have a track record of meticulous work. You are comfortable developing and practicing methodical service through the use of checklists protocols and work documentation.
- Clear communication. You are comfortable providing feedback to engineers and sharing insights with the team at large to improve products and processes. You know how to collaborate and when to get secondary inspection and review for safety-critical decisions.
- Innovative mindset. 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.
- Flexibility. Monday through Friday schedule with potential for night/weekend shifts and periodic travel to remote locations for short term onsite based support.
Why Join Kodiak
At Kodiak youll work at the forefront of autonomous trucking helping shape safety and compliance frameworks that will define the industry. Your work will directly contribute to real-world deployments regulatory readiness and the safe scaling of breakthrough technology. Join us in creating the foundation that will make autonomous trucking not only possible but trusted and safe at scale.
What we offer:
- 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)
- Accrued PTO and generous parental leave policies
- Facility is located in Lancaster TX - 3901 Corporate Dr Ste 300
- 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
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter FSA Dependent Care FSA HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses patent bonuses etc.)
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.
About the Role
As an Senior Fleet Technician you will repair modify and maintain the operational AV fleet. You will understand the truck platform support making repairs on it along with all aspects of repair and modifications/upgrades to the AV platform including script based interfacing for diagnostics and health checks.
What Youll Do
In this role you will:
- Be responsible for modifications and maintenance to autonomous vehicle platforms including truck and autonomous systems.
- Inspect and certify the operational state of vehicles.
- Work closely with design and validation engineers to aid in the development of hardware systems.
- Executing scheduled work according to scheduled uptime expectations
- Create and maintain vehicle maintenance documentation to shape fleet growth to scale.
- Completing assigned tasks while maintaining work quality and standards
- Provide technical coverage and support when needed at remote locations.
- Maintain a safe clean work environment
What Were Looking For
- Solid hands-on background. The ability to rely on previous experience or training to inspect and identify defects and failures within the fleet is required. These range from visual to operational in nature.
- Advanced diagnostic skills. Troubleshooting and repair capabilities which extend into areas like advanced electronics computer based familiarity with interfacing like Linux and Python and perception based sensors.
- Reliability and consistency. You have a track record of meticulous work. You are comfortable developing and practicing methodical service through the use of checklists protocols and work documentation.
- Clear communication. You are comfortable providing feedback to engineers and sharing insights with the team at large to improve products and processes. You know how to collaborate and when to get secondary inspection and review for safety-critical decisions.
- Innovative mindset. 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.
- Flexibility. Monday through Friday schedule with potential for night/weekend shifts and periodic travel to remote locations for short term onsite based support.
Why Join Kodiak
At Kodiak youll work at the forefront of autonomous trucking helping shape safety and compliance frameworks that will define the industry. Your work will directly contribute to real-world deployments regulatory readiness and the safe scaling of breakthrough technology. Join us in creating the foundation that will make autonomous trucking not only possible but trusted and safe at scale.
What we offer:
- 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)
- Accrued PTO and generous parental leave policies
- Facility is located in Lancaster TX - 3901 Corporate Dr Ste 300
- 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
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter FSA Dependent Care FSA HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses patent bonuses etc.)
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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