Kodiak · 2 months ago
Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $185K/yr
6+ years expKodiak Robotics, Inc. is a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer will work closely with hardware, systems, and manufacturing organizations to facilitate new platform development and improve the existing fleet through integration and troubleshooting of vehicle systems.
Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
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 BOM’s
Drive build and system documentation creation such as drawings, schematics, and build instructions, and incoming hardware quality tests/checks
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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)
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.)
Company
Kodiak
Endlessly adaptable. Always reliable. Through the endless demands of a world in constant motion, Kodiak helps you get the job done.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$494.9MKey Investors
Horizon Technology FinanceAliya Capital PartnersU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-31Post Ipo Debt· $30M
2025-09-25Post Ipo Equity· $145M
2025-09-25IPO
Leadership Team
Don Burnette
Founder & CEO
Andreas Wendel
Chief Technology Officer
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