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 Field Integration Engineer to lead failure analysis hardware validation and continuous improvement efforts across our integrated this role you will work closely with Electrical Mechanical Software Firmware and Technician teams to drive root-cause investigations validate corrective actions and ensure new and serviced hardware meet high quality and functional standards. You will also contribute to improving diagnostic capabilities refining documentation and sharing customer feedback with product teams to enhance system performance and reliability.
In the role you will:
Drive root-cause analysis of the failure working across electrical mechanical software firmware and technician teams as needed
Validate corrective actions to avoid future failures
Conduct thorough inspections and checkouts of new hardware and RMAs to ensure they meet quality and functional standards before shipment.
Assist in collecting customer feedback and issues to share with product teams for continuous improvement.
Create and review documentation such as drawings schematics build instructions and incoming hardware quality tests/checks
Assist with improved diagnostics to more rapidly detect failure modes
What youll bring:
Proven hands-on experience debugging and assembling hardware/software systems - specifically in the autonomous vehicle robotics or similar advanced systems space
Experience working with customers directly delivering technical solutions
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
You are confident with automotive electronics and are familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet CAN LIN 100BASE-T1.
Proven ability to independently solve complex novel problems with minimal guidance through critical thinking and resourcefulness.
Bonus Points:
Demonstrated expertise with autonomy-specific sensors including cameras LiDAR radar and INS systems.
Skills in prototyping electronics wire harnesses and custom hardware components
Experience hardware design tool such as CAD SolidWorks Soldering etc
Experience in programming/scripting languages (C python C ROS bash) operating system such as Ubuntu/Linux/Windows System (REPEAT)
Failure analysis experience a plus
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)
Flexible PTO 10 paid holidays and generous parental leave policies
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.)
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.
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 Field Integration Engineer to lead failure analysis hardware validation and continuous improvement efforts across our integrated this role you will work closely with Electrical Mechanical Software Firmware and Technician teams to drive root-cause investigations validate corrective actions and ensure new and serviced hardware meet high quality and functional standards. You will also contribute to improving diagnostic capabilities refining documentation and sharing customer feedback with product teams to enhance system performance and reliability.
In the role you will:
Drive root-cause analysis of the failure working across electrical mechanical software firmware and technician teams as needed
Validate corrective actions to avoid future failures
Conduct thorough inspections and checkouts of new hardware and RMAs to ensure they meet quality and functional standards before shipment.
Assist in collecting customer feedback and issues to share with product teams for continuous improvement.
Create and review documentation such as drawings schematics build instructions and incoming hardware quality tests/checks
Assist with improved diagnostics to more rapidly detect failure modes
What youll bring:
Proven hands-on experience debugging and assembling hardware/software systems - specifically in the autonomous vehicle robotics or similar advanced systems space
Experience working with customers directly delivering technical solutions
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
You are confident with automotive electronics and are familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet CAN LIN 100BASE-T1.
Proven ability to independently solve complex novel problems with minimal guidance through critical thinking and resourcefulness.
Bonus Points:
Demonstrated expertise with autonomy-specific sensors including cameras LiDAR radar and INS systems.
Skills in prototyping electronics wire harnesses and custom hardware components
Experience hardware design tool such as CAD SolidWorks Soldering etc
Experience in programming/scripting languages (C python C ROS bash) operating system such as Ubuntu/Linux/Windows System (REPEAT)
Failure analysis experience a plus
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)
Flexible PTO 10 paid holidays and generous parental leave policies
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.)
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.
Our purpose-built autonomous solution, the Kodiak Driver, is the AV industry’s most advanced driverless technology, seamlessly integrating into any driving platform for reliable movement in any environment. Learn how we’re shaping the future of ground transportation.
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