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Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer

Kodiak

Job Location:

Lancaster, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 26 August 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 23 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 seeking a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer experienced in vehicle hardware and systems support. Positioned at the intersection of hardware software and manufacturing this role ensures our commercial fleet remains reliable functional and maintainable. You will bring best in class rigor to diagnostics repairs and documentation elevating operational addition to directly diagnosing and repairing hardware and system issues you will assist technicians and create repeatable auditable documentation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance fleet standards.

In this role you will:

Lead and own the continuous improvement of a customer-facing product identifying and driving key technical initiatives.
Spearhead the coordination and execution of complex repairs and upgrades partnering with cross-functional teams (ME EE Manufacturing and Vehicle Operations) to ensure seamless delivery.
Own the Design-for-Manufacturing and Serviceability feedback loop influencing product architecture and long-term maintainability.
Oversee hardware quality inspections proactively resolving manufacturing and build issues to ensure fleet-wide reliability.
Lead the broader hardware team in developing vehicle and subsystem BOMs comprehensive documentation and robust verification plans.

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 a related industry
Strong systems analysis and problem-solving skills; understanding and debugging complex systems is exciting for you
Hands-on. You are equally comfortable with a wrench and a keyboard. Confident with automotive electronics and familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet and CAN
Experience with scripting and data analysis languages such as Python or MATLAB
Understanding of Linux-based systems and computer networking
Ability to navigate electrical and mechanical CAD software
A team leader. Whether formally or informally you have previously played the lead role on several projects. You take ownership and drive teams to deliver exceptional results
Great communicator. You write clear concise and detailed documentation and are skilled at leading and participating in cross-functional design reviews
Proven ability to drive testing through development execution analysis corrective actions and final report-outs with a track record of bringing sustaining engineering practices to fielded products

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 Lancaster Tx
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.)

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.

We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed here( By submitting your application you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application please contact with Separate Review Request in the email subject line.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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About Company

Kodiak

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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