Winter 2027 Intern, Controls

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 highly skilled Controls Intern to join us and solve real-world robotics problems. Our ideal candidates exhibit a can-do attitude and approach their work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields and to possess the ability to learn quickly within a fast-paced environment.

In this role you will:

• Improve the performance of self-driving trucks!
• Develop your coding skills on a production-level codebase.
• Read and write modern C.
• Collaborate with other engineers daily.
• Help advance our state-of-the-art autonomous trucking platform.

What youll bring:

• Field(s) of study: Computer Science Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering or other related fields.
• Are currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university.
• Juniors Seniors or graduate students.
• Are excited to work on autonomous trucks that are running in the real world.
• Knowledge of controls fundamentals.
• Expertise with vehicle dynamics and modeling.
• Strong C software development skills.
• Knowledge of modern revision tracking systems (e.g. git).

Bonus point if you have:

• Facility with embedded systems (e.g. CAN).
• Experience with safety-critical systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices.

• Start Date: January 2027
• Our internship program is 12-16 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
• Location: Mountain View CA.
• Housing: Interns are responsible for housing

What we offer:

• A fast-paced environment where we work with talented committed and supportive teammates.
• Competitive pay.
• Excellent medical dental and vision benefits.
• A beautiful facility in Mountain View.
• We love our dogs so we are a dog-friendly office!
• Free catered lunch.